The Table Shows the Total Utility Data for Products X

question 81

Multiple Choice

The table shows the total utility data for products X and Y. Assume that the prices of X and Y are $3 and $4, respectively, and that consumer income is $18. If the price of X decreases from $3 to $2, while the price of Y and the consumer's income stay the same, then the utility-maximizing combination is such that the quantity of X

• A)increases from 2 to 3.
• B)decreases from 3 to 2.
• C)stays the same at 2.
• D)increases from 2 to 4.

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