Suppose That MRS_XY = Y/X. as X Increases

question 127

Multiple Choice

Suppose that MRS_XY = Y/X. As X increases:

• A) MRS_XY increases.
• B) MRS_XY decreases.
• C) MRS_XY remains constant.
• D) MRS_XY increases and then decreases.

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