Assume That Thomas Can Afford to Buy as Many Candy

question 128

Multiple Choice

Assume that Thomas can afford to buy as many candy bars and ice cream cones as he wants.He would continue to consume both candy bars and ice cream until the

• A) marginal utility of each decreases.
• B) marginal utility of each becomes negative.
• C) total utility of each becomes negative.
• D) marginal utility of candy bars and ice cream bars is equal.
• E) total utility of candy bars and ice cream bars is equal.

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