Suppose that indifference curve I1 lies to the left of indifference curve I2. We can conclude that
A. all points along indifference curve I1 will correspond to higher utility than points along indifference curve I2.
B. some, but not all, points on indifference curve I1 will correspond to lower utility than points along indifference curve I2.
C. all points along indifference curve I1 will correspond to lower utility than points along indifference curve I2.
D. some, but not all, points on indifference curve I1 will correspond to higher utility than points along indifference curve I2.
Answer: C
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