Assume that the data in the following table are an indifference curve for a consumer: a. graph this indifference curve and label "Quantity of Y" on the vertical axis and Quantity of X" on the horizontal axis. Label the points A-D. b. Assume the consumer's budget is $12 and the price of X and Y are $1.00 and $1.50, respectively. Draw the budget line in the above graph. c. what combination of X and Y will the consumer purchase?

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Assume that the data in the following table are an indifference curve for a consumer:

a. graph this indifference curve and label "Quantity of Y" on the vertical axis and Quantity of X" on the horizontal axis. Label the points A-D.

b. Assume the consumer's budget is $12 and the price of X and Y are $1.00 and $1.50, respectively. Draw the budget line in the above graph.

c. what combination of X and Y will the consumer purchase?

d. What is the value of the MRS and the slope (Px/Py) at consumer equilibrium?

e. Beginning with the graph drawn in part (a), explain and draw graphs to derive demand curve for X

Choice  units y units of x
A 10 2
B 6 4
C 4 6
D 2 12
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