Scenario 5.1 The Demand for Noodles Is Given by the Following Equation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Scenario 5.1
The demand for noodles is given by the following equation: Q = 20 - 4P + 0.2I - 2P_x. Assume that P = $8, I = 200, and P_x = $10.
-As a consumer eats additional pieces of pizza, total utility will _____.

• A)always keep increasing
• B)always keep decreasing
• C)keep increasing until dissatisfaction sets in
• D)keep decreasing until dissatisfaction sets in
• E)initially keep decreasing until it becomes zero and then increase

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