(Figure: Marginal Benefit Curves 2) Use the graph for marginal benefit curves for cans of shaving cream to answer the question.
When the market price is $2, how many cans will be purchased across Bruno and Martin?

A)six
B)seven
C)nine
D)ten

Question

(Figure: Marginal Benefit Curves 2) Use the graph for marginal benefit curves for cans of shaving cream to answer the question.
When the market price is $2, how many cans will be purchased across Bruno and Martin?

A)six 
B)seven 
C)nine 
D)ten

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the market price is $2, the total quantity demanded is 9 cans. Martin is willing to buy 5 cans at this price and Bruno is willing to buy 4 cans. Therefore, the total quantity purchased across the two consumers is 9 cans.

(Figure: Marginal Benefit Curves 2) Use the Graph for Marginal