If a Consumer Is at an Optimum, Consuming X and Y

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a consumer is at an optimum, consuming X and Y, and the price of X increases, then to get to a new equilibrium the consumer must

• A) purchase less X.
• B) purchase less Y.
• C) purchase more X.
• D) purchase more of both X and Y.

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