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On a graph where the horizontal axis represents 'Hours of Free Time per Day' and the vertical axis represents 'Daily Consumption ($)', an individual is evaluating four possible daily combinations of these two goods. Which of the following points represents the combination with the most free time but the least consumption?
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Figure E3.1: Mapping Karim's Preferences