According to the general utility formula, the marginal utility of product A divided by the ____________ is equal to the marginal utility of product B divided by the _____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
price of product A; price of product B
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How would a decrease in the U.S. budget deficit affect the exchange rate in the market for dollars?
A) The exchange rate will not be affected by a change in the budget deficit. B) The exchange rate will decrease. C) The exchange rate will increase. D) The impact of the decrease in the budget deficit on the exchange rate cannot be predicted.
If a large percentage increase in the price of a good results in a small percentage reduction in the quantity demanded of the good, demand is said to be
a. horizontal. b. relatively inelastic. c. relatively elastic. d. income proof.
Which of the following is not a factor of production?
A. Money B. Labor C. Capital D. Entrepreneur
Marv Pilson has $50 worth of groceries in a shopping cart at his local Shop 'n Save. Assume that the marginal utility per dollar of the liter bottles of soft drink in Marv's cart equals 50. The marginal utility per dollar of the boxes of cereal in Marv's
cart equals 20. Marv has only $50 to spend, but has not yet paid for his groceries. How can Marv increase his total utility without spending more than $50? A) Marv should substitute his favorite soft drink or the cereal in his cart for generic brands that have lower prices. B) Marv should buy more boxes of cereal and fewer bottles of soft drink. C) Marv should buy fewer boxes of cereal and more bottles of soft drink. D) Marv should buy fewer boxes of cereal and fewer bottles of soft drink. He can then spend more on other items.