Question 29
MediumOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. A fall in P₁ lets the consumer buy more of good 1 even if he buys the same amount of good 2.
II. A fall in P₁ changes the most of good 2 the consumer can buy.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
I is true: money saved on good 1 buys more of it.
II is false: the most of good 2, M ÷ P₂, does not depend on P₁.
- Concept
- Effects of a fall in P₁
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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