When indifference curves have ________ marginal rates of substitution,any interior choice that satisfies the tangency condition is the best affordable choice.
A) constant
B) increasing
C) declining
D) positive

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Indifference curves with declining marginal rates of substitution imply that as you move along the curve, the rate at which a consumer is willing to substitute one good for another decreases. This characteristic ensures that the tangency condition (where the budget line is tangent to the indifference curve) represents the optimal consumption bundle.

When Indifference Curves Have ________ Marginal Rates of Substitution,any Interior