If a Consumer Purchases a Combination of Commodities a and B

question 152

Multiple Choice

If a consumer purchases a combination of commodities a and b such that MU_a/P_a = 50 and MU_b/P_b = 30, to maximize utility, the consumer should buy:

• A) less of both a and b.
• B) more of both a and b.
• C) more of a and less of b.
• D) less of a and more of b.

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Definitions:

Binomial Random Variable

A random variable that has only two possible outcomes, typically described as success and failure, in a series of experiments.

Fixed Period

A set length of time during which certain activities or events are scheduled to occur or conditions are meant to remain unchanged.

Expected Value

The anticipated value or mean of a random variable, representing the center of its distribution.

Portfolio

A selection of monetary assets, covering equities, fixed-income securities, commodity holdings, liquid assets, and assets nearing cash, containing mutual funds and Exchange-Traded Funds.