-In the Above Figure, What Is the Magnitude of the Marginal

question 405

Multiple Choice

-In the above figure, what is the magnitude of the marginal rate of substitution (MRS) at point a?

• A) 1/2
• B) the rate at which the consumer will give up magazines to purchase more CDs while preferring the new combination to the old
• C) 2
• D) The question cannot be answered without more information.

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