Figure 21-2 the Downward-Sloping Line on the Figure Represents a Consumer's

question 360

Multiple Choice

Figure 21-2 The downward-sloping line on the figure represents a consumer's budget
constraint.
-Refer to Figure 21-2. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Points W, X, and Y all cost the consumer the same amount of money.
• B)Point V is unaffordable for the consumer given his budget constraint.
• C)Point Z costs less than point V.
• D)Points W, X, and Y give the consumer the same level of satisfaction.

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