The Price of Lemonade Is $0

question 125

Multiple Choice

The price of lemonade is $0.50; the price of popcorn is $1.00. If Fred has maximized his utility by purchasing lemonade and popcorn, his marginal rate of substitution will be:

• A) 2 lemonades for each popcorn.
• B) 1 lemonades for each popcorn.
• C) 1/2 lemonade for each popcorn.
• D) indeterminate unless more information on Fred's marginal utilities is provided.

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