Refer to the Information Provided in Table 6 -Refer to Table 6

question 63

Multiple Choice

Refer to the information provided in Table 6.3 below to answer the question(s) that follow.
Table 6.3
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Dozens of Oysters } \\\text { per Day }\end{array} & \text { Total Utility } & \text { Marginal Utility } \\\hline 1 & 60 & \\\hline 2 & 104 & \\\hline 3 & 134 & \\\hline 4 & 152 & 8 \\\hline 5 & & \\\hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Number of } \\\text { Beersper Day }\end{array} & \text { Total Utility } & \text { Marginal Utility } \\\hline 1 & 40 & \\\hline 2 & 70 & \\\hline 3 & 94 & \\\hline 4 & 114 & \\\hline 5 & & 14 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Refer to Table 6.3. Assume that a store is giving oysters and beers away for free. Consumers can have as many beers and oysters (by the dozen) as they want, but the food has to be consumed one unit at a time. If Tyler has already had one beer and two dozen oysters, then Tyler should

• A) next consume a beer to maximize his utility.
• B) next consume a dozen oysters to maximize his utility.
• C) be indifferent between consuming the second beer or the third dozen oysters.
• D) consume neither another beer nor another dozen oysters to maximize his utility.

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Definitions:

Long-run Average Demand

is the average demand forecasted over a longer period, helping in strategic planning and capacity decisions.

Order Fulfillment Department

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Operating Divisions

Operating divisions are distinct parts of a company that focus on specific areas of operation or markets, often acting semi-independently within the larger organization.

Variable Costs

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