If combination A lies on a higher indifference curve than combination B and combination B lies on a higher indifference curve than combination C,it must be that the total utility associated with combination A is _____ the total utility associated with combination C.
A)less than
B)more than
C)equal to
D)more than or equal to

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Since combination A lies on a higher indifference curve than combination B and combination B lies on a higher indifference curve than combination C, it follows that combination A provides greater utility than combination B, and combination B provides greater utility than combination C. Therefore, the total utility associated with combination A must be more than the total utility associated with combination C.

If Combination a Lies on a Higher Indifference Curve Than