Jacob's Estimated Utility from Pizza Is Given by 3Z, Where

question 46

Multiple Choice

Jacob's estimated utility from pizza is given by 3Z, where Z is the number of pizzas he consumes per month. We can say that:

• A)Jacob likes pizza better than steak.
• B)Jacob is a vegetarian.
• C)Jacob's preferences are transitive.
• D)Jacob's marginal utility from pizza is constant.

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