An indifference curve is drawn on a graph with good X on the horizontal axis and good Y on the vertical axis. One point on the curve is X = 5, Y = 5. Which of the following points CANNOT also be on the curve?
A) X = 6, Y = 6
B) X = 6, Y = 4
C) X = 9, Y = 4
D) X = 2, Y = 11

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An indifference curve represents combinations of goods that provide the same level of utility. If X = 5, Y = 5 is on the curve, then X = 6, Y = 6 cannot be on the same curve because it represents a higher level of both goods, thus a higher utility level.

An Indifference Curve Is Drawn on a Graph with Good