One point on a standard indifference curve is 8 cookies and 2 brownies;another is 6 cookies and 4 brownies.Which of the following combinations of cookies and brownies could lie on this indifference curve?
A)6 cookies and 10 brownies
B)7 cookies and 6 brownies
C)4 cookies and 4 brownies
D)4 cookies and 8 brownies

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the two given points lie on the same indifference curve, they must provide the same level of utility to the consumer. Therefore, any other combination of cookies and brownies that also provides the same level of utility should also lie on this indifference curve.

To determine which of the given options meet this criteria, we can compare the total number of cookies and brownies in each option to the two points given in the question.

Option A has 6 cookies and 10 brownies, which is more brownies than the first point on the indifference curve (8 cookies and 2 brownies). This means that the consumer would prefer option A over the first point, and therefore it cannot lie on the same indifference curve.

Option B has 7 cookies and 6 brownies, which is a different combination than either of the points given in the question.

Option C has 4 cookies and 4 brownies, which is less cookies and less brownies than either of the points given in the question. This means that the consumer would prefer either of the points over option C, and therefore it cannot lie on the same indifference curve.

Option D has 4 cookies and 8 brownies, which has the same number of cookies as the first point on the indifference curve and the same number of brownies as the second point on the indifference curve. This means that the consumer would be indifferent between option D and the two points given in the question, and therefore it could lie on the same indifference curve.

One Point on a Standard Indifference Curve Is 8 Cookies