Given the consumer's indifference map, the consumer will try to reach:

Lowest indifference curve

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Middle indifference curve

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Highest indifference curve

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Highest indifference curve
Higher the indifference curve, higher the utility. Thus, to maximize satisfaction a consumer will try to reach highest IC given the prices and the budget line.

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A.	Various combinations of two commodities that a consumer can purchase	1.	Indifference map
B.	Various combinations of two commodities that give consumer equal satisfaction	2.	Indifference curve
C.	A set of indifference curves	3.	Budget line
D.	Point of agency of a budget line and an indifference curve	4.	Consumer's equilibrium