If Paloma Is Consuming the Utility-Maximizing Quantities of Pizza and Soda

question 173

Multiple Choice

If Paloma is consuming the utility-maximizing quantities of pizza and soda pop:

• A)the price of pizza equals the price of soda pop.
• B)the marginal utility of pizza is equal to the marginal utility of soda pop.
• C)the ratio of the marginal utility to price is the same for pizza as it is for soda pop.
• D)the total utility of pizza is equal to the total utility of soda pop.

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Definitions:

Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, facilitating movement by transferring forces.

Hyoid Bone

A U-shaped bone in the throat that supports the tongue and is involved in swallowing.

Floating Rib

The last two pairs of ribs in humans that are not attached to the sternum or to other ribs, providing flexibility and mobility.

Mandible

The lower jawbone in vertebrates; in insects and other arthropods, one of a pair of mouthparts used for biting and grinding food.