GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS ECONOMICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An indifference curve is always
A
Convex to the origin
B
Concave to the origin
C
A vertical straight line
D
A horizontal straight line
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The indifference Curve is convex to origin because of decreasing MRS (Marginal rate of substitution).

Detailed explanation-2: -The indifference curve is drawn as a downward sloping convex to the origin because marginal rate of substitution continously decreases. The graph shows a combination of two goods that the consumer consumes. The consumer will be satisfied at any point along the curve assuming that other things are constant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each point on an indifference curve indicates that a consumer is indifferent between the two and all points give him the same utility. Description: Graphically, the indifference curve is drawn as a downward sloping convex to the origin. The graph shows a combination of two goods that the consumer consumes.

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