Using the Utility Maximization Rule, If Vicky's Marginal Utility of the Last

question 220

Multiple Choice

Using the utility maximization rule, if Vicky's marginal utility of the last orange consumed is 20 and her marginal utility of the last pineapple consumed is 80, what is the price of pineapples if the price of oranges is $1 and Vicky has maximized her utility?

• A) $4
• B) $2
• C) $1
• D) $0.25

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