Author Question: Bob views apples and oranges as perfect substitutes in his consumption, and MRS = 1 for all ... (Read 25 times)

viki

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 525
Bob views apples and oranges as perfect substitutes in his consumption, and MRS = 1 for all combinations of the two goods in his indifference map.
 
  Suppose the price of apples is 2 per pound, the price of oranges is 3 per pound, and Bob's budget is 30 per week. What is Bob's utility maximizing choice between these two goods? A) 4 pounds of apples and 6 pounds of oranges
  B) 5 pounds of apples and 5 pounds of oranges
  C) 10 pounds of oranges and no apples
  D) 15 pounds of apples and no oranges
  E) none of the above

Question 2

When an industry's raw material costs increase, other things remaining the same,
 
  A) the supply curve shifts to the left.
  B) the supply curve shifts to the right.
  C) output increases regardless of the market price and the supply curve shifts upward.
  D) output decreases and the market price also decreases.



lorealeza

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library