Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Micro Economics: Theory of Consumer behaviour

Question:

In the above diagram  Budget Line goes Flatter from $P_1\, P_2$ to $P_2\, P'_1$. The reason for Budget Line being Flatter is

Options:

No Change in Bananas Price

Bananas Price Increases

Bananas Price Decreases

Mango Price Decreases

Correct Answer:

Bananas Price Decreases

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) : Bananas Price Decreases

Explanation :

- When the price of bananas decreases, it makes bananas more affordable in comparison to mangoes.

- This change in relative prices leads to an increase in the quantity of bananas that can be purchases with the same amount of money (budget).

- As a result, the budget line rotates outward or becomes flatter, reflecting the increased purchasing power for bananas.