Economics for Today 9th Edition by Irvin Tucker

Exercise 50

In Exhibit 4, assume multiplex tickets cost $6 each, video rentals cost $2 each, and bags of popcorn cost $1 each. Suppose the consumer has $12 per week to spend on multiplex tickets, video rentals, and popcorn. What combination of goods will give the consumer the most utility?
A) 1 movie, 3 videos, and no popcorn
B) 1 movie, 2 videos, and 2 bags of popcorn
C) 1 movie, 1 video, and 4 bags of popcorn
D) 2 movies, no videos, and no bags of popcorn