Figure 7.5
The consumer must decide how to split $20 between spending and saving.Refer to Figure 7.5. If the consumer uses cognition to offset present bias, he/she will consume ________ now and save ________ to maximize utility.
A. $12; $8
B. $18; $2
C. $12; $2
D. $0; $20
Answer: A
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