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Economics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2023 · Paper 32 · Question 2

9708Indifference curves and budget lines

The diagram shows an individual's indifference curve, I1, for apples and pears. What can be concluded from the movement from point X to point Y on this curve?

  1. AThe individual can afford more apples than pears.
  2. BThe individual has not changed their total utility.
  3. CThe individual prefers apples to pears.
  4. DThe individual has gained more utility by moving from point X to point Y.

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Correct answer: B. The individual has not changed their total utility.

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