An indifference curve slopes downward because

the prices of both goods fallCorrect answerYour answerincome falls along the curveCorrect answerYour answerto keep satisfaction the same, more of one good must come with less of the otherCorrect answerYour answerthe consumer dislikes one of the goodsCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

With monotonic preferences, more of good 1 alone would raise satisfaction.
To stay on the same curve, the consumer must give up some of good 2: a downward slope.

Concept: Downward slope of an indifference curve
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An indifference curve slopes downward because

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