Joseph Chooses a Combination of Apples and Oranges Along His

question 341

Multiple Choice

Joseph chooses a combination of apples and oranges along his budget line. The marginal rate of substitution of apples for oranges is 2, the price of an apple is $0.50, and the price of an orange is $1.50. Joseph:

• A) is maximizing total utility.
• B) should consume more apples and fewer oranges to maximize total utility.
• C) should consume fewer apples and more oranges to maximize total utility.
• D) may or may not be maximizing total utility.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The deviation between the realized quantity of materials consumed in production and the forecasted quantity, multiplied by the set cost per unit.

March

The third month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, known for marking the change from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (standard) cost.

January

is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, often associated with fresh starts and planning.