Suppose consumption bundle A contains 2 books and 5 candy bars, consumption bundle B contains 4 books and 4 candy bars, and consumption bundle C contains 3 books and 2 candy bars. Between which two bundles is it NOT possible for a consumer to be INDIFFERENT?   a. Consumption bundle A and consumption bundle C b. Consumption bundle A and consumption bundle B c. Consumption bundle B and consumption bundle C

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