The Table Shows an Indifference Schedule for Several Combinations of X

question 306

Multiple Choice

The table shows an indifference schedule for several combinations of X and Y. In moving from combination a to b, then to c, d, and e, the marginal rate of substitution of X for Y

• A)increases.
• B)decreases.
• C)stays the same.
• D)decreases and then increases.

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