The following table shows Ketta's total utility for coffee and croissants.

-Refer to Table 5.16 to answer this question.If Ketta has a budget of $15 and the price of croissants is $3,but the price of coffees is $2,what will be her optimal purchase?
A)5 croissants.
B)3 coffees and 2 croissants
C)3 coffees and 3 croissants
D)4 coffees and 3 croissants.
E)6 coffees and 1 croissant.

Question

The following table shows Ketta's total utility for coffee and croissants.
 
-Refer to Table 5.16 to answer this question.If Ketta has a budget of $15 and the price of croissants is $3,but the price of coffees is $2,what will be her optimal purchase?
A)5 croissants. 
B)3 coffees and 2 croissants 
C)3 coffees and 3 croissants 
D)4 coffees and 3 croissants. 
E)6 coffees and 1 croissant.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Given a budget of $15, with croissants priced at $3 and coffees at $2, the optimal purchase that maximizes the number of items she can buy without exceeding her budget is 3 coffees ($2 each for a total of $6) and 3 croissants ($3 each for a total of $9). This totals $15 exactly, fitting her budget perfectly.

The Following Table Shows Ketta's Total Utility for Coffee and Croissants