EBK MINDTAP ECONOMICS FOR BOYES/MELVIN'
EBK MINDTAP ECONOMICS FOR BOYES/MELVIN'
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Author: MELVIN
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Chapter 21A, Problem 1E
To determine

(a)

To rank: the given combinations in the order of preference.

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1st preference is "I" as both goods are more.

2nd preference is F and H, as 5 goods in total for each combination.

3rd preference is C, E and G, as 4 goods in each combination.

4th preference is B and D as 3 goods in total for each combination.

5th preference is A as lowest combination of goods is given.

To determine

(b)

Combinations which cannot be ranked along with the reason.

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2nd preference: F and H, 5 goods are given for each combination.

3rd preference: C, E and G, 4 goods are given for each combination.

4th preference: B and D, 3 goods are given for each combination.

A consumer is indifferent for the respective combinations in each preference as there is no information given about price and utility.

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