Joe Is Maximizing Utility by Consuming Three Colas at $2

question 58

Multiple Choice

Joe is maximizing utility by consuming three colas at $2 apiece and four hot dogs. The last cola gave him 200 units of utility, and the last hot dog gave him 300 units of utility. The price of each hot dog is:

• A) $3.00.
• B) $1.50.
• C) $1.00.
• D) $0.50.

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