Refer to the following table. If Jane's hourly wage rose from $2 per hour to $4 an hour and Jane had 6 hours to work or play, Jane would:SpendingTotal Utility of spending($)Hours of leisureTotal utility of leisure$260130$4110254$6148370$8172478$10180578$12186670 

A. work 4 hours and play 2 hours when her wage is $2/hour but then work 3 hours and play 3 hours when her wage is $4 an hour.
B. not work at $2 an hour and not play at $6 an hour.
C. not play at either wage.
D. work 4 hours and play 2 hours when her wage is $2/hour but then work 6 hours when her wage is $4 an hour.


Answer: A

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