Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 333

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
-(Table: Consumer Equilibrium) Look at the table Consumer Equilibrium. Assume that the price of both goods is $1 per unit, that you consume four units of good X and two units of good Y, and that you are spending all of your income. To maximize utility, assuming that the goods are divisible, you would consume _____ of X and _____ of Y.

• A) less; more
• B) more; more
• C) less; less
• D) more; less

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

A tool that analyzes the combined weighted price of a mix of consumer products and services, including medical care, transportation, and food, used for calculating inflation rates.

Base Year

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Consumer Price Index

A benchmark for assessing the weighted average expenses of various consumer items and services like food, healthcare, and transportation.