If a Consumer Concludes That the Marginal Utility of the Last

question 265

Multiple Choice

If a consumer concludes that the marginal utility of the last dollar spent on vegetables exceeds the marginal utility of the last dollar spent on junk food, he will respond by

• A) consuming relatively more junk food and fewer vegetables.
• B) consuming relatively more vegetables and less junk food.
• C) consuming equal amounts of vegetables and junk food.
• D) halting consumption of junk food altogether.

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Ultimate Levels

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