Explain why two indifference curves cannot intersect

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1. Explain why two indifference curves cannot intersect.

2. Jon is always willing to trade one can of Coke for one can of Sprite, or one can of Sprite for one can of Coke.

a. What can you say about Jon's marginal rate of sub- stitution?

b. Draw a set of indifference curves for Jon.

c. Draw two budget lines with different slopes and illustrate the satisfaction-maximizing choice. What conclusion can you draw?

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