If Mr Smith Thinks the Last Dollar Spent on Shirts Yields

question 111

Multiple Choice

If Mr. Smith thinks the last dollar spent on shirts yields more satisfaction than the last dollar spent on cola, and Smith is a utility-maximizing consumer, he should

• A) decrease his spending on cola.
• B) decrease his spending on cola and increase his spending on shirts.
• C) increase his spending on shirts.
• D) increase his spending on cola and decrease his spending on shirts.

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Definitions:

Withholding Allowance

A tax term referring to an exemption that reduces how much income tax an employer deducts from an employee's paycheck.

Monthly Salary

Regular payment from an employer to an employee, typically provided once a month, for the services rendered by the employee.

Withholding Allowance

A reduction in the amount of income tax withheld from an individual's paycheck, determined by the number of allowances claimed on tax forms.

Gross Earnings

The total income earned by an individual or a business before any deductions or taxes are subtracted.