Figure 21-9 -Refer to Figure 21-9.If Point B Is the Consumer's Optimum

question 161

Multiple Choice

Figure 21-9

-Refer to Figure 21-9.If point B is the consumer's optimum and her income is $100,what is the price of a bag of chocolate chips

• A)$4
• B)$5
• C)$8
• D)$10

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