Question

I have very weak taste buds; I cannot detect small differences in sweetness. So I cannot tell the difference between one spoon of sugar and one and half spoons of sugar in my coffee, and hence I am indifferent between the two. However, I can detect the difference in sweetness between one and two spoons of sugar and I prefer my coffee less sweet. Which of the following statements about my preferences is true:

1. a) My preference relation is not transitive.

2. b) My strict preference relation is transitive.

3. c) My indifference relation is not transitive.

4. d) All of the above.

5. e) None of the above.

Answer 1

Preference relationship is not transitive because the person is indifferent between 1 and 1.5 spoons of sugar but prefers 1 spoon to 2 spoons of sugar.

Answer-A