If Fred's Marginal Rate of Substitution of Salad for Pizza

question 50

Multiple Choice

If Fred's marginal rate of substitution of salad for pizza equals 5,then

• A) he would give up 5 pizzas to get the next salad.
• B) he would give up 5 salads to get the next pizza.
• C) he will eat five times as much pizza as salad.
• D) he will eat five times as much salad as pizza.

---

Definitions:

ICD

International Classification of Diseases, a system of codes used for classifying diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures.

Upcoding

The fraudulent practice of using billing codes that indicate a more expensive service was performed than was actually provided, to increase reimbursement from Medicare or insurance.

Increased Revenue

An upward trend in the amount of money generated from the sales of goods or services within a company.

Serious Fines

Substantial monetary penalties imposed as punishment for severe violations of laws or regulations.