In the diagram to the right, we have five different combinations of movies and books. Combination A represents 2 movies and 3 books. Combination C represents more books (7) and the same number of movies (2). Points B, E, and F are other combinations with more movies, more books, or more of both. When compared to combination A, combination B satisfaction to the consumer. provides When compared to combination F, combination B provides satisfaction to the consumer. When compared to combination A, combination F provides satisfaction to the consumer. These conclusions are based on what assumption about preferences? Books 10- 9- 8- 7- 6- 4- 3- 2- 1- 0 C A 1 2 3 E 4 5 Movies F B 6 7 8 9

In the diagram to the right, we have five different combinations of movies and books. Combination A represents 2 movies and 3 books. Combination C represents more books (7) and the same number of movies (2). Points B, E, and F are other combinations with more movies, more books, or more of both. When compared to combination A, combination B satisfaction to the consumer. provides When compared to combination F, combination B provides satisfaction to the consumer. When compared to combination A, combination F provides satisfaction to the consumer. These conclusions are based on what assumption about preferences? Books 10- 9- 8- 7- 6- 4- 3- 2- 1- 0 C A 1 2 3 E 4 5 Movies F B 6 7 8 9

Microeconomic Theory

12th Edition

ISBN:9781337517942

Author:NICHOLSON

Publisher:NICHOLSON

Chapter4: Utility Maximization And Choice

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4.12P

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