The Prices Per Pound of Apples, Pears, and Grapes Are

question 133

Multiple Choice

The prices per pound of apples, pears, and grapes are $1.50, $2, and $2.50, respectively. Clara's marginal utils for the last pound bought of each is 30 MU for apples, 35 MU for pears, and 60 MU for grapes. If Clarissa wants to maximize utility out of her limited budget for fruit, she should buy

• A) apples, pears, and grapes in the same amounts.
• B) more apples and fewer grapes.
• C) more pears and fewer grapes.
• D) more grapes and fewer pears.

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