-Rick's income is $54 a week and he spends all of it on CDs and sandwiches. The price of a CD is $6 and the price of a sandwich is $3. The figure above illustrates Rick's preferences. What is Rick's best affordable combination of CDs and sandwiches?
A) 3 CDs and 12 sandwiches a week
B) 4 CDs and 10 sandwiches a week
C) 6 CDs and 12 sandwiches a week
D) 8 CD and 2 sandwiches a week

Question

-Rick's income is $54 a week and he spends all of it on CDs and sandwiches. The price of a CD is $6 and the price of a sandwich is $3. The figure above illustrates Rick's preferences. What is Rick's best affordable combination of CDs and sandwiches?
A) 3 CDs and 12 sandwiches a week 
B) 4 CDs and 10 sandwiches a week 
C) 6 CDs and 12 sandwiches a week 
D) 8 CD and 2 sandwiches a week

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rick's income allows him to buy combinations of CDs and sandwiches that total $54. Option B, 4 CDs ($24) and 10 sandwiches ($30), uses his entire budget.

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