Ambrose has indifference curves with the equation x₂ = constant -4x^1/2₁, where larger constants correspond to higher indifference curves.If good 1 is drawn on the horizontal axis and good 2 on the vertical axis, what is the slope of Ambrose's indifference curve when his consumption bundle is (16,17) ?

A) -16/17
B) -17/16
C) -0.50
D) -21
E) -4

Indifference Curve

A graph representing different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, showing preferences and trade-offs.

Consumption Bundle

A set of goods or services that a consumer considers purchasing with a given budget.

Horizontal Axis

In a graph or chart, the x-axis, which typically represents the independent variable or the base measure for comparative analysis.