Bananas Cost About $1 a Pound and Ground Beef Costs

question 86

Multiple Choice

Bananas cost about $1 a pound and ground beef costs about $3 a pound. If Jenna has $18 to spend on groceries and she only buys bananas and beef, which of the following is a possible combination of these goods that could maximize her total utility?

• A) 18 lbs of bananas and 6 lbs of beef
• B) 10 lbs of bananas and 8 lbs of beef
• C) 8 lbs of bananas and 3 lbs of beef
• D) 3 lbs of bananas and 5 lbs of beef

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Definitions:

Muscle Mass

Refers to the amount of muscle tissue in an individual's body, typically measured in terms of volume or weight.

Nutrients

Substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Utilization

The act of using resources or services for a particular purpose.

Triglyceride

Three-carbon glycerol molecule with a fatty acid attached to each carbon; constitute approximately 95% of the fats in the human body. Also called triacylglycerol.