Refer to the information provided in Figure 6.12 below to answer the question that follows. Figure 6.12Refer to Figure 6.12. If Arthur moves from indifference curve 2 to indifference curve 1, then Arthur?s

A. marginal utility decreases.
B. prices of the goods decrease.
C. total income increases.
D. total utility decreases.


Answer: D

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