Joe Is Currently in Consumer Equilibrium by Consuming Cheese and Crackers

question 25

Multiple Choice

Joe is currently in consumer equilibrium by consuming cheese and crackers, such that the last cracker consumed yielded 8 utils and the last piece of cheese consumed yielded 12 utils. Assume the price of crackers is two cents per cracker and the price of cheese is three cents per piece. If the price of crackers increases to four cents, Joe should __________ his consumption of crackers and his marginal utility from crackers will __________ and also __________ his consumption of cheese and his marginal utility from cheese will __________.

• A)increase; increase; increase; increase
• B)increase; increase; decrease; decrease
• C)increase; decrease; increase; decrease
• D)decrease; increase; decrease; increase
• E)decrease; increase; increase; decrease

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Definitions:

Security Interest

A legal claim or lien on collateral that has been pledged, usually to secure repayment of a loan.

Collateral

Assets pledged by a borrower to secure a loan or credit, which can be seized by the lender if the borrower fails to repay according to the agreed terms.

Enforceable Security Interest

A legal claim or lien on collateral that secures the fulfillment of a debt or obligation, which can be enforced in court.

Escrow

A financial arrangement where a third-party holds and regulates payment of the funds required for two parties involved in a given transaction, ensuring fair and secure dealing.