Suppose That for Merv the Marginal Utility of $50-Per-Serving Caviar

question 178

Multiple Choice

Suppose that for Merv the marginal utility of $50-per-serving caviar is 100 and the marginal utility of $1-per-serving popcorn is 10. For his snack, Merv should buy:

• A) the caviar if he has the $50; otherwise, the popcorn.
• B) the caviar if he has the $50; otherwise, nothing.
• C) the popcorn, whether he has the $50 or not.
• D) one serving each of the caviar and popcorn, if he has $51.
• E) five servings of popcorn for each serving of caviar.

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