Hira Likes to Shop at Beach Books, Where a Book

question 102

Essay

Hira likes to shop at Beach Books, where a book is priced at $10. She also likes to shop at Busy Beans, where a latte is priced at $5. Hira has an income of $60.
a. Graph Hira's budget constraint, placing books on the x-axis and lattes on the y-axis.
b. Suppose that Hira's grandmother gives her a cash gift of $20. Graph Hira's budget constraint.
c. Now, suppose that in lieu of the cash gift of $20, Hira's grandmother gives her a $20 gift card to Busy Beans. Graph Hira's budget constraint.

---

Definitions:

Palliative

Care focused on relieving symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, without necessarily curing the underlying disease.

Diagnostic

Related to the identification of diseases or conditions through evaluation of symptoms, signs, and test results.

Antiembolism Stockings

Specialized stockings designed to apply pressure to the legs to promote blood flow and reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis and other complications.

Sequential Compression Device (SCD)

A medical device used to promote blood flow in the legs by applying intermittent compression, preventing blood clots.