The Below Indifference Map Shows the Various Combinations of Hours

question 44

Multiple Choice

The below indifference map shows the various combinations of hours of music and apples that yield different levels of utility.Figure 7.1

-Which of the following explains why indifference curve I₂ should not cross indifference curve I₁ as shown in Figure 7.1?

• A)The consumer is not indifferent between A and B.
• B)The consumer is not indifferent between A and C.
• C)The consumer is not indifferent between B and C.
• D)The consumer is not indifferent between D and E.
• E)There is no reason why indifference curve I₂ should not cross indifference curve I₁ as shown.

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