Rational utility maximizing consumers tend to:
A. choose the same bundle of goods regardless of their income.
B. change their consumption choices when either prices or income changes.
C. buy the same bundle of goods regardless of the prices charged.
D. change their consumption choices only when both prices and income changes simultaneously.
Answer: B
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