Figure 7.4The above figure represents the marginal utility per dollar for candy bars and oranges for Sophia. The price of each product is $0.50, and Sophia has a budget of $4.Refer to Figure 7.4. If Sophia bases her choice on cognition, she will purchase ________ candy bars and ________ oranges to maximize utility.

A. 3; 5
B. 6; 2
C. 9; 0
D. 1; 5


Answer: A

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