The Slope of the Indifference Curve for Perfect Substitutes

question 25

Multiple Choice

The slope of the indifference curve for perfect substitutes

• A) is either positive or 0.
• B) is always positive.
• C) is always negative.
• D) varies based on the marginal rate of substitution.
• E) varies based on the marginal rate of utility.

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