-To maximize satisfaction this person should consume:
A) 2.5 units of Good X.
B) 6.0 units of Good X.
C) more than 6.0 units of Good X.
D) anywhere between 1.0 and 6.0 units of Good X.

Question

-To maximize satisfaction this person should consume:
A) 2.5 units of Good X. 
B) 6.0 units of Good X. 
C) more than 6.0 units of Good X. 
D) anywhere between 1.0 and 6.0 units of Good X.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To maximize satisfaction, a consumer should consume a quantity of a good where the marginal utility (additional satisfaction from consuming one more unit) is maximized or starts to decline. Without specific data on utility for each unit of Good X, the best choice is the one that specifies a precise quantity, suggesting it's based on an optimal point of consumption. Choice B (6.0 units of Good X) is presented as a specific optimal quantity, implying it's the point where satisfaction could be maximized based on given options.

-To Maximize Satisfaction This Person Should Consume