A Utility-Maximizing Consumer Is Currently Spending All of His/her Income

question 146

Multiple Choice

A utility-maximizing consumer is currently spending all of his/her income on two products, A and B. The MU of the last unit of A consumed is 50, the price of A is $25, and the price of B is $10. The MU of the last unit of B consumed is:

• A) 50.
• B) 5.
• C) 2.
• D) 20.
• E) cannot determine from this limited information

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that shows the relationship between an individual's satisfaction and their consumption of different goods and services.

Private Consumptions

Refers to the spending on goods and services by individuals or households rather than by the government or businesses.

Total Amount

The entire sum or quantity of something, often referring to a final total in financial contexts.

Utility Function

A numerical depiction of the ranking of a consumer's preferences among various products or results.