Refer to the information provided in Figure 6.10 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 6.10
-Refer to Figure 6.10. The current price of a turkey sandwich is $4. If Kyle is currently buying seven turkey sandwiches a week, he ________ maximizing utility because the marginal utility ________ than its price.
A) is; from the seventh sandwich is greater
B) is; from the seventh sandwich is less
C) is not; gained from the seventh sandwich is less
D) is not; gained from the seventh sandwich is greater

Question

Refer to the information provided in Figure 6.10 below to answer the question(s) that follow.  Figure 6.10
-Refer to Figure 6.10. The current price of a turkey sandwich is $4. If Kyle is currently buying seven turkey sandwiches a week, he ________ maximizing utility because the marginal utility ________ than its price.
A) is; from the seventh sandwich is greater 
B) is; from the seventh sandwich is less 
C) is not; gained from the seventh sandwich is less 
D) is not; gained from the seventh sandwich is greater

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Kyle is not maximizing utility because the marginal utility gained from the seventh sandwich is greater than its price, indicating he should consume more sandwiches to maximize utility.

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