For Dessert,Mac Has the Choice Between Cheesecake and Apple Pie

question 56

Multiple Choice

For dessert,Mac has the choice between cheesecake and apple pie.The cheesecake has a marginal utility of 50 and a price of $5,and the apple pie has a marginal utility of 30 and a price of $3.Therefore,Mac should buy

• A)the cheesecake since the marginal utility is greater
• B)the apple pie because its price is lower
• C)two servings of apple pie and no cheesecake
• D)four servings of cheesecake
• E)either the apple pie or the cheesecake,it makes no difference

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Definitions:

Approach-approach

A conflict arising from having to choose between two desirable outcomes.

Double approach-avoidance

A psychological conflict that involves being torn between two goals, each possessing both appealing and negative aspects.

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.