This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The ratio of the marginal utility of coffee to the marginal utility of donuts is four for an ... (Read 103 times)

folubunmi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524

Question 1

A utility-maximizing consumer buys so as to make ________ for all pairs of goods.


Px(
MUx) = 
Py(
MUv)
TUx/
Px = 
TUy/
Py
MUx/
MUy = 
Px/
Py
MUx = 
MUy

Question 2

The ratio of the marginal utility of coffee to the marginal utility of donuts is four for an individual maximizing utility. This implies that


◦ a donut is four times more valuable than a cup of coffee.
◦ the coffee to donuts price ratio is one to four.
◦ the coffee to donuts price ratio is four to one.
◦ this person always eats donuts with coffee.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by folubunmi on Apr 19, 2019

ecox1012

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Lorsum iprem. Lorsus sur ipci. Lorsem sur iprem. Lorsum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipci. Lorsum sur iprium, valum sur ipci et, vala sur ipci. Lorsem sur ipci, lorsa sur iprem. Valus sur ipdi. Lorsus sur iprium nunc, valem sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsum sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Vala sur ipdi nunc, valem sur ipdi, valum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipdi, vala sur ipdi. Valem sur iprem nunc, lorsa sur iprium. Valum sur ipdi et, lorsus sur ipci. Valem sur iprem. Valem sur ipci. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsem sur ipci, valus sur iprem. Lorsem sur iprem nunc, valus sur iprium.
Answer Preview
Only 29% of students answer this correctly




ecox1012

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344

 

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

Did you know?

Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Did you know?

The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library