-Consider the indifference maps shown above. If X and Y are perfect substitutes, your indifference curves between them would look like those in
A) Figure A.
B) Figure B.
C) Figure C.
D) Figure D.

Question

-Consider the indifference maps shown above. If X and Y are perfect substitutes, your indifference curves between them would look like those in 
A) Figure A. 
B) Figure B. 
C) Figure C. 
D) Figure D.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Perfect substitutes means that consumers are indifferent between the two goods, so the indifference curves will be straight lines. Figure A shows straight lines, so it is the correct answer.

-Consider the Indifference Maps Shown Above