Moving Downward Along an Indifference Curve Causes A(n)

question 150

Multiple Choice

Moving downward along an indifference curve causes a(n)

• A) reduction in the total utility a consumer receives.
• B) loss in the marginal utility of one good but an equal increase in the marginal utility of the other good.
• C) increase in the marginal utility of both goods.
• D) decrease in the price of one good and an increase in the price of the other good.

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