The table to the right shows Keira's utility from soup and sandwiches. The price of soup is $2 per cup and the price of a sandwich is $3. Keira has $18 to spend on these two goods. What is Keira's marginal utility per dollar spent on the third cup of soup?

A) 72 units of utility
B) 36 units of utility
C) 12 units of utility
D) 6 units of utility


Ans: D) 6 units of utility

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