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Managerial Economics · Quiz 2 · 12 Apr 2026 · January 2026 term

Question 9: Choose the correct alternative

Question 9

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Based on the above data, answer the given subquestions.

Choose the correct alternative

  1. A

    Marginal utility of Food is independent of C

  2. B

    Marginal utility of Clothing is independent of F

  3. C

    Both Marginal utility of Food is independent of C & Marginal utility of Clothing is independent of F

  4. D

    None

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Correct answer

  • D

    None

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Question 9 of 27 in the IIT Madras BS Managerial Economics (Managerial Economics) Quiz 2 paper sat on 12 Apr 2026, in the January 2026 term (Managerial Economics 06 Apr 26). It carries 1 mark.

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