Calculate the Marginal Utility then the MU/P to find Consumer Optimum. How many drink(s) and Big Mac(s) should you purchase to reach consumer optimum?
Calculate the Marginal Utility then the MU/P to find Consumer Optimum. How many drink(s) and Big Mac(s) should you purchase to reach consumer optimum?
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How many drink(s) and Big Mac(s) should you purchase to reach consumer optimum?
![You want to maximize your utility and find your consumer optimum.
Here is a table of your current situation:
McDonald's drink: $1.00
McDonald's Big Mac: $5.00
Income: $11.00
Drink Total Utility
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
100
220
280
330
350
Big Mac
0
1
23
4
5
Total Utility
0
600
1100
1500
1600
1650
Calculate the Marginal Utility then the MU/P to find Consumer Optimum.
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Transcribed Image Text:You want to maximize your utility and find your consumer optimum.
Here is a table of your current situation:
McDonald's drink: $1.00
McDonald's Big Mac: $5.00
Income: $11.00
Drink Total Utility
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
100
220
280
330
350
Big Mac
0
1
23
4
5
Total Utility
0
600
1100
1500
1600
1650
Calculate the Marginal Utility then the MU/P to find Consumer Optimum.
How many drink(s) and Big Mac(s) should you purchase to reach consumer optimum?
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