For a Consumer to Maximize Utility from a Given Income

question 112

Multiple Choice

For a consumer to maximize utility from a given income,

• A)the marginal utility from each good must be maximized.
• B)the total utility from each good must be maximized.
• C)the marginal utilities of all goods and services consumed must be equal.
• D)the marginal utility per dollar from all goods and services consumed must be equal.
• E)the amount of each good consumed per dollar must be equal.

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Definitions:

Personal Income Tax

A tax levied on individuals or entities based on their income or profit earned.

Taxable Income

The portion of an individual's or corporation's income upon which taxes are assessed, after allowances for deductions and exemptions.

Total Tax

The combined amount of all taxes imposed by different levels of government on individuals or businesses.

Average Tax Rate

The ratio of the total amount of taxes paid to the total tax base (taxable income or spending), expressed as a percentage.