The Following Figure Shows the Indifference Curves (IC) and the Budget

question 77

Multiple Choice

The following figure shows the indifference curves (IC) and the budget constraint (BC) of a consumer who needs to decide between the number of trousers and shirts he should purchase.

-Refer to the figure above.In comparison to the bundles on IC₁,the bundles on IC₃ ________.

• A) give the same level of utility and are affordable
• B) give the same level of utility but are not affordable
• C) give a higher level of utility and are affordable
• D) give a higher level of utility but are not affordable

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