Question 22
MediumOriginal questionIf the prices of both goods and the consumer's income all double, the budget line
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Intercepts: 2M ÷ 2P₁ = M ÷ P₁ and 2M ÷ 2P₂ = M ÷ P₂, unchanged.
Slope: −2P₁ ÷ 2P₂ = −P₁ ÷ P₂, unchanged. The line stays where it was.
- Concept
- Equal proportional changes
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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