Suppose a Consumer Really Likes Rutabagas and Likes Broccoli Fairly

question 152

Multiple Choice

Suppose a consumer really likes rutabagas and likes broccoli fairly well.Suppose the prices of both goods are $0.60 per pound and that the consumer is maximizing utility.We can conclude that:

• A) the marginal utilities of both goods are the same.
• B) the marginal utility of rutabagas is greater than the marginal utility of broccoli.
• C) the marginal utility of broccoli is greater than the marginal utility of rutabagas.
• D) the marginal utility of both goods is zero.