Assume that for a given consumer, the marginal utility of cheap food is 100 and the price of cheap food is $40. Also, assume that the marginal utility of environmental quality is 200 and the price of environmental quality is $100. This consumer:
A) Should buy more environmental quality.
B) Is in equilibrium.
C) Should buy more cheap food.
D) Can't tell; insufficient information given to answer this question.
Answer: C
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