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Which of these is not true about the shape of the indifference curve?

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Question

Which of these is not true about the shape of the indifference curve?

Options

  • concave to the origin

  • convex to the origin

  • negatively sloping

  • straight line

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Solution

Concave to the origin.

Explanation:

Under the usual assumption of diminishing MRS, an indifference curve is negatively sloped and convex to the origin. A straight line can occur in the special case of constant MRS.

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Chapter 3: Theory of Consumer Behaviour: Marginal Utility and Indifference Curve Analysis - TEST YOURSELF QUESTIONS [Page 51]

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Frank Economics [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 3 Theory of Consumer Behaviour: Marginal Utility and Indifference Curve Analysis
TEST YOURSELF QUESTIONS | Q 15. | Page 51
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