If the Marginal Utility Per Dollar Is Not the Same

question 99

Multiple Choice

If the marginal utility per dollar is not the same for each good,the consumer could _____ her utility by spending ______ on goods for which the marginal utility per dollar is higher.

• A)decrease,more
• B)increase,more
• C)maximize,less
• D)increase,less

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