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In the following diagram, we show one of John's indifference curves and her budget line.

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A. If the price of good X is $100, what is her income?
B. what is the equation for her buedget line?
C. What is the slope of the budget line?
D. What is the price of good Y?
E. What is her marginal rate of substitution in equilibrium?

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A. If the price of good X is $100, what is her income?

Income = 40X = 40*100 = $4000

B. what is the equation for her ...

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