In terms of indifference curves, an increase in total utility is represented by a:
A) shift to the right to a higher indifference curve.
B) shift to the left to a lower indifference curve.
C) movement upward along an indifference curve.
D) movement downward along an indifference curve.

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An increase in total utility means that the consumer is better off than before. This can only occur if the consumer moves to a higher indifference curve, indicating that they now prefer a higher level of consumption. Thus, the answer is A.

In Terms of Indifference Curves, an Increase in Total Utility