Which of the Following Statements Is True About Individuals and Utility

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about individuals and utility?

• A)Individuals seek to maximize utility.
• B)Individuals seek to minimize utility.
• C)Individuals will either minimize or maximize utility depending on the situation.
• D)Individuals focus more on maximizing income than utility.

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