Bobby spends $100 per month on pizza and CDs. His utility from these goods is shown in the table above. The price of a pizza is $10 and the price of a CD is $20. Bobby currently buys 6 pizzas and 2 CDs. To maximize his utility, he should
A) buy more pizza and fewer CDs.
B) buy more CDs and fewer pizza.
C) buy more of both goods.
D) stay with the current combination of goods.
B
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A) Portugal B) United States C) Norway D) Russia
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When competition is present and private ownership rights are clearly defined and securely enforced,
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