Describe how rational consumers maximize utility by comparing the marginal utility-to-price ratios of all the products they could possibly purchase.

Q: Define Economic utility

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A: Total utility is the total satisfaction derived from consuming a good.

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Q: When utility function  U(q1, q2)=min{ 25.6 q1,  12.5 q2} and  q1= 99 and q2= 198 are given, find…

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Q: given the utility function U=150X+40X2-X3, derive average and marginal utility functions, Find the…

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A: The ratio of the marginal utility of two products is equal to the ratio of prices of the two…

Q: Would you expect marginal utility to rise or fall with additional consumption of a good? Why?

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Q: Consider the consumer whose tastes and preferences for (X) and (Y) can be characterized by the…

A: The utility function can be written as follows: The budget constraint can be written as follows:

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Q: Consider the utility function u(x1, x2) = x10.5x20.5. Find the Marginal Utilities with respect to…

A: Marginal utility means utility gained from consumption of one more unit of a good.

Q: Evaluate your marginal and total utility of consuming at an all you can eat pizza buffet. Explain…

A: Meaning of Utility Function: The term utility function refers to the total utility for a consumer…

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Q: Is it reasonable to assume that people seek to equate the marginal utility/price ratios of the goods…

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Q: The marginal utility for the third unit of X is 60 utils, and the marginal utility for the fourth…

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Q: Consider the following utility function for goods x1 and x2:   u(x1,x2)=(x1+x2)2    What type of…

A: Utility function is a representation of individuals preferences for goods and services.

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Q: Assume the marginal utilities for the first 3 units of a good consumed are 200, 150, and 100,…

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A: A rational consumer is in equilibrium when he maximizes his utility subject to his budget.

Q: Suppose you consume 3 pounds of beef and 5 pounds of pork per month. The price of beef is $1.50 per…

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A: Here,

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Q: The marginal utility of the last unit of apples consumed is 12 and the marginal utility of the last…

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Q: Explain how consumer equilibrium is reached using marginal utility analysis.

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Q: Assuming that seafood is your favorite food. Would the law of diminishing marginal utility apply to…

A: The law of diminishing marginal utility states that, when the consumer consumes a commodity without…

Q: Suppose that at three units purchased, marginal utility is $8 and total utility is $30. If the…

A: Here, given information is, Marginal utility from three units: $8 Total utility from three units:…

Q: U = U ( x 1, x2)  = (x1 + 2) 2 (x2 + 3) 3

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Q: Consumers will divide their income among all goods so that: the ratio of marginal utility to…

A: Answer: A consumer maximizes its utility where the ratios of marginal utility to the price of the…

Q: Would you expect total utility to rise or fall with additional consumption of a good? Why?

A: Marginal utility is the additional satisfaction that is obtained from consuming one more unit of the…

Q: Which of the following statements is correct? Multiple Choice   Marginal utility is the…

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Q: Which of the following statements is true? Group of answer choices If the more is better assumption…

A: All of the given statements are true.

Q: If we consume an additional unit of goods when utility is maximum, the utility we get from this…

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Q: Given marginal utility per dollar of guavas is greater than marginal utility of apples, how will the…

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Q: explain the consumer equilibrium condition according to the utility theory.

A: Utility: - Utility is the satisfaction derived by any consumer from consuming a good or service.

Q: Suppose the function for the utility from good c is denoted as U(c)=2c1/2 .  Which of the following…

A: Given  Utility function:  U(c) = 2c1/2.    ..... (1) Where have to find marginal utility from good c