Holding all other prices and money income constant, if the price of food rises, then the consumer will adjust her expenditures and

A. reach an optimum on the same indifference curve.
B. reach an optimum on a lower indifference curve.
C. reach an optimum on a higher indifference curve.
D. her level of satisfaction may go up or down.


Answer: B

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