Oswald Odd consumes only goods 1 and 2. His utility function is U(x1, x2) = (x1x2) + min(x1, x2). Each of Oswald's indifference curves is Select one: a. L-shaped. b. is a diamond-shaped figure consisting of four line segments. c. is smooth and has no kinks. d. made up of three line segments with slopes 2, 1, and 1/2. e. made up of two line segments with slopes 2 and 1/2.

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