When a Consumer Shifts Purchases from Product X to Product

question 10

Multiple Choice

When a consumer shifts purchases from product X to product Y, the marginal utility of

• A)X falls and the marginal utility of Y rises.
• B)X rises and the marginal utility of Y falls.
• C)both X and Y rises.
• D)both X and Y falls.

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Definitions:

Thoracic Cavity

The body cavity located in the chest, bounded by the ribs, vertebral column, and diaphragm, containing organs such as the heart and lungs.

Abdominopelvic Region

The body region that includes both the abdominal and pelvic cavities, housing major organs of digestion, reproduction, and excretion.

Hypogastric Region

The lower central part of the abdomen located below the umbilical region and encompassing organ parts like the bladder.

Abdominopelvic Cavity

The combined cavity within the body that includes both the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity, containing organs such as the stomach, liver, intestines, and reproductive organs.