3. The following table gives four indifference schedules of an individual. a. Using graph paper, plot the four indifference curves on the same set of axes. b. Calculate the marginal rate of substitution of \( \mathrm{X} \) for \( \mathrm{Y} \) between the various points on \( \mathrm{U} 1 \). c. What is MRS \( \mathrm{xr}_{\mathrm{x}} \) at point \( \mathrm{C} \) on \( \mathrm{U} 2 \) ? d. Can we tell how much better off the individual is on U2 than on U1?
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