Suppose Joe Is Maximizing Total Utility Within His Budget Constraint

question 19

Multiple Choice

Suppose Joe is maximizing total utility within his budget constraint.If the price of the last pair of jeans purchased is $25 and it yields 100 units of extra satisfaction and the price of the last shirt purchased is $20, then, using the rule of equal marginal utility per dollar spent, the extra satisfaction received from the last shirt must be

• A)2,000 units of utility.
• B)500 units of utility.
• C)100 units of utility.
• D)80 units of utility.

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Definitions:

EPS

Earnings Per Share; a metric that indicates the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.

Financial Risk

The possibility of losing money on an investment or business venture, including the risk of losing some or all of the original investment.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to increase the potential return of an investment, amplifying both potential gains and losses.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses from revenue, including taxes and interest.