Practice Shape of an Indifference Curve - 2.1.2.3 | 2. Theory of Consumer Behaviour | CBSE 12 Introductory Microeconomics
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Question 1

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Define the Marginal Rate of Substitution.

💡 Hint: Think about how much of one good a consumer is willing to give up for more of another.

Question 2

Easy

What is an indifference curve?

💡 Hint: Recall what it means to be indifferent between two choices.

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Question 1

What does the term Marginal Rate of Substitution signify?

  • A. The total satisfaction derived from goods.
  • B. The rate at which one good can replace another while maintaining satisfaction.
  • C. The minimum price of goods.

💡 Hint: It's about substitution without losing satisfaction.

Question 2

True or False: Indifference curves can intersect.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of intersecting utility levels.

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Question 1

A consumer's utility from pairs of goods shows an indifference curve. If the consumer originally enjoys a mix of 4 bananas and 2 mangoes and is indifferent between this mix and 3 bananas and 3 mangoes, how does the MRS change?

💡 Hint: Trace the changes in the trade-off as quantity shifts.

Question 2

Given a budget constraint changing due to price alterations, calculate the new combination of goods looked after by the consumer if their utility is to be upheld.

💡 Hint: Analyze effects on MRS when considering the budget's new slope.

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