Figure 3-3 Shows Dollar Outlays a Composite Good on the Vertical

question 25

Multiple Choice

Figure 3-3 shows dollar outlays a composite good on the vertical axis and units of good X costing $5 a unit measured on the horizontal axis.
Figure 3-3
-Given the indifference curve and the budget line shown in Figure 3-3,which of the following is correct?

• A)The slope of the budget line is $5
• B)The prices of other goods vary with income
• C)The slope of the budget line shows how much the consumer is willing to reduce dollar outlays on other goods to obtain one more unit of clothing
• D)The optimal point of consumption is at point E

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