Assume that Kelly has the preferences shown in the above table. Also assume that the price of a can of Pepsi is $3.00 and that the price of a slice of pizza is $2.00. If she has $16 available to spend, what combination of Pepsi and pizza will be her consumer optimum?
A. 2 cans of Pepsi, 5 slices of pizza
B. 1 can of Pepsi, 4 slices of pizza
C. 6 cans of Pepsi, 0 slices of pizza
D. 4 cans of Pepsi, 2 slices of pizza
Answer: D
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