Sub sandwiches Mountain Dew

-The above table gives Sue's marginal utility schedules for sub sandwiches and Mountain Dew, the only products Sue consumes. Suppose the price of a sub sandwich is $4 each and the price of a Mountain Dew is $2 each. Sue's income is $12. If Sue is at a consumer equilibrium, she eats ________ sub sandwich(es) and drinks ________ Mountain Dews.
A) 0; 6
B) 1; 4
C) 2; 2
D) 3; 0

Question

Sub sandwiches Mountain Dew
 
-The above table gives Sue's marginal utility schedules for sub sandwiches and Mountain Dew, the only products Sue consumes. Suppose the price of a sub sandwich is $4 each and the price of a Mountain Dew is $2 each. Sue's income is $12. If Sue is at a consumer equilibrium, she eats ________ sub sandwich(es) and drinks ________ Mountain Dews.
A) 0; 6 
B) 1; 4 
C) 2; 2 
D) 3; 0

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At consumer equilibrium, the marginal utility per dollar spent on each good should be equal. Given Sue's budget and prices, she can buy 2 sub sandwiches and 2 Mountain Dews, balancing her utility per dollar spent.

Sub Sandwiches Mountain Dew