In Exhibit1 assume that the price of hamburgers is $2 each, fries cost 50 cents each, and Cokes cost $1 each. What is the marginal utility of having a second order of fries?       In Exhibit 1, assume that the price of hamburgers is $2 each, fries cost 50 cents each, and Cokes cost $1 each. Suppose the consumer has $6 to spend on hamburgers, fries, and Cokes. Which of the following meals gives the consumer the mostutility? Given a budget of $6, which combination of menu items will you order to achieve consumer equilibrium?

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Exhibit 1 Total Utility for Hamburgers, Fries, and Cokes
Total Utility from Hamburgers           Total Utility from Fries           Total Utility from Coke

                                                                                   

1 hamburger (100 utils)             1 order of fries (30 utils)                        1 Coke (40 utils)

2 hamburgers (180 utils)            2 orders of fries (50 utils)                      2 Cokes (60 utils)

3 hamburgers (240 utils)            3 orders of fries (60 utils)                      3 Cokes (70 utils)

 

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  1. In Exhibit1 assume that the price of hamburgers is $2 each, fries cost 50 cents each, and Cokes cost $1 each. What is the marginal utility of having a second order of fries?

 

 

 

  1. In Exhibit 1, assume that the price of hamburgers is $2 each, fries cost 50 cents each, and Cokes cost $1 each. Suppose the consumer has $6 to spend on hamburgers, fries, and Cokes. Which of the following meals gives the consumer the mostutility? Given a budget of $6, which combination of menu items will you order to achieve consumer equilibrium?
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