If the Utility for Two Goods "X" and "Y" Can

question 87

Multiple Choice

If the utility for two goods "x" and "y" can be measured as U = y,then it can be concluded that

• A)"x" and "y" are perfect complements.
• B)"x" is a "bad".
• C)the indifference curves on the x,y graph are upward sloping where "x" is measured on the horizontal axis.
• D)the indifference curves on the x,y graph are horizontal where "x" is measured on the horizontal axis.

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