Consider the Indifference Map Below

question 51

Multiple Choice

Consider the indifference map below.This map represents Larry's preferences over two goods,oranges and grapefruits.Larry:

• A) does not like oranges and will not eat them.
• B) gets greater utility from additional grapefruits, but not from additional oranges.
• C) prefers oranges to grapefruits.
• D) will always choose to consume equal amounts of oranges and grapefruits.
• E) will always choose to consume a combination of oranges and grapefruits.

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