the next three questions refer to the following scenario and the accompanying table:   Davis loves to buy asian pears at the local farmer's market.  The cost of an asian pear is $2. The following table displays Davis' utility he receives from consuming asian pears in a given week. Asian Pears Total Utility 1 5 2 9 3 12 4 14 5 15 6 14 7 12   If asian pears were free. How pears would Davis buy each week to maximize his satisfaction?

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Davis loves to buy asian pears at the local farmer's market.  The cost of an asian pear is $2.

The following table displays Davis' utility he receives from consuming asian pears in a given week.

Asian Pears

Total Utility

1 5
2 9
3 12
4 14
5 15
6 14
7 12

 

If asian pears were free. How pears would Davis buy each week to maximize his satisfaction?

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