If, for a Particular Consumer, the Marginal Utility of Ties

question 239

Multiple Choice

If, for a particular consumer, the marginal utility of ties is greater than the marginal utility of shirts, this consumer should:

• A) buy more ties and fewer shirts.
• B) buy more shirts and fewer ties.
• C) buy the same amount of each.
• D) not do anything until more information is available.

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