Figure 5-14 -Martha Initially Buys the Combination of Pens and Pencils Shown

question 11

Multiple Choice

Figure 5-14
-Martha initially buys the combination of pens and pencils shown as A in Figure 5-14.After the prices of both goods change, she buys combination B.It must be true that

• A)Martha prefers A to B.
• B)Martha prefers B to A.
• C)Martha is indifferent between A and B.
• D)Martha's preferences between A and B cannot be determined from the information given.

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