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Statement 1: An indifference curve is concave to the origin because of increasing MRS.  Statement 2: Every point on indifference curve represents an equal amount of satisfaction to the consumer.

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Question

In the following Question, read the following statement and choose the correct alternative among those given below:

Statement 1: An indifference curve is concave to the origin because of increasing MRS. 

Statement 2: Every point on indifference curve represents an equal amount of satisfaction to the consumer.

Options

  • Both the Statements are true.

  • Both the Statements are false.

  • Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

  • Statement 2 is true and Statement 1 is false.

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Solution

Statement 2 is true and Statement 1 is false.

Explanation:

An indifference curve is normally convex to the origin because MRS diminishes, so Statement 1 is false. All points on the same indifference curve represent combinations giving equal satisfaction, so Statement 2 is true.

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Chapter 2: Consumer's Equilibrium - OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [Page 2.53]

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Sandeep Garg Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
Chapter 2 Consumer's Equilibrium
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS | Q 4. | Page 2.53
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