(Figure: Maximizing Utility) Based on the Figure, Which Statement Is

question 162

Multiple Choice

(Figure: Maximizing Utility) Based on the figure, which statement is FALSE?

• A) The consumer prefers both A and D over C
• B) The consumer is indifferent between D and A
• C) The consumer's current satisfaction would increase with the consumption of A, but it is not affordable.
• D) The consumer can afford B but prefers C

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