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question 71

Multiple Choice

Figure 21-11
-Refer to Figure 21-11. Assume that the consumer depicted in the figure faces prices and income such that she optimizes at point B. According to the graph, which of the following would cause the consumer to move to point A?

• A)A decrease in the price of Twizzlers
• B)A decrease in the price of M&M's
• C)An increase in the price of Twizzlers
• D)An increase in the price of M&M's

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