After browsing his cabinets to see what meals he can make, Ken is deciding whether to make tacos or spaghetti for dinner. If Ken makes spaghetti, we can conclude:I. Ken would receive zero utility from eating tacos.II. Eating spaghetti for dinner will give Ken more utility than eating tacos.III. Eating spaghetti for dinner will give Ken positive utility.
A)III only
B)II only
C)II and III only
D)I, II and III

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Ken's decision to make spaghetti over tacos suggests that spaghetti offers him more utility (II) and that he derives positive utility from eating spaghetti (III). However, it does not imply that tacos offer zero utility (I), just less than spaghetti in this instance.

After Browsing His Cabinets to See What Meals He Can