If Mr Smith Thinks the Last Dollar Spent on Shirts Yields

question 153

Multiple Choice

If Mr. Smith thinks the last dollar spent on shirts yields less 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:

Deductions

Amounts subtracted from gross income to determine taxable income, including expenses, exemptions, and allowances.

Long-Term Liabilities

Financial obligations of a business that are due more than one year in the future.

Current Liabilities

Debts or obligations that are due to be paid within one year or within the normal operating cycle.

Discount

A reduction applied to the regular price of products or services.