Question 32
HardOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. If only P₂ falls, the budget line becomes steeper.
II. If only P₁ falls, the budget line becomes flatter.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The slope's size is P₁ ÷ P₂. A lower P₂ raises it (steeper): I is true.
A lower P₁ lowers it (flatter): II is true.
- Concept
- Price changes and the slope
- Typical timeTypical
- 100 s
- Your timeYours
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