Question

Dana has standard consumer preferences over two goods: hours spent watching football (W) and hours spent playing football (P). He is indifferent between the bundles: A=(2W,1P) and B=(1W,2P). He is offered a third bundle C=(1.5W,1.5P). Based on the preference assumptions, what might we say about Dana's preferences for C relative to A or B?A. Dana might prefer C to A, and C to B.B. Dana might prefer C to A, and A to B.C. Dana might prefer C to A, and B to C.D. Dana might prefer A to C, and B to C.E. Dana might be indifferent between C, A, and B.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is Dana might be indifferent between C, A, and B.

Explanation:

Note: See the attached photo for the indifference curve showing points A, B and C.

The answer can be explained using an indifference curve.

An indifference curve is a graph that depicts the combination of two commodities that provide equal satisfaction or utility to the consumer. A consumer is indifferent between the two commodities at each point on an indifference curve because all points on the curve provide him with the same level of satisfaction or utility.

In the attached photo, bundles A, B and C are plotted as points on the same indifference curve (IC). Since points A, B and C are on the same IC, it therefore implies that Dana might be indifferent between C, A, and B.

Therefore, the correct option is Dana might be indifferent between C, A, and B.