Refer to the Budget Line Shown in the Diagram

question 342

Multiple Choice

Refer to the budget line shown in the diagram. The absolute value of the slope of the budget line is

• A)MU C/MU D.
• B)one-half.
• C)P_d/ P_c .
• D)P_c / P_d.

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