Graph 22-7 -Refer to Graph 22-7.Assume That the Consumer Depicted in the Depicted

question 144

Multiple Choice

Graph 22-7
-Refer to Graph 22-7.Assume that the consumer depicted in the graph faces prices and income such that she optimises at point A.According to the graph, what change allows the consumer to move to point B?

• A)a decrease in the price of M&Ms
• B)an increase in the price of M&Ms
• C)an increase in the price of Skittles
• D)a decrease in the price of Skittles

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