Assume the price of cola is $8 per unit and the price of pretzels is $4 per unit.Table 19.3Michael's Utility ScheduleUnits of ColaTU of ColaMU of ColaUnits of PretzelsTU of PretzelsMU of Pretzels14040130302 322 2039624366164112 478 5124 584 In Table 19.3 the marginal utility per dollar of the second cola is

A. 4.
B. 12.
C. 6.
D. 10.


Answer: A

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