If the price of one can of Alpo is $0.50 and the price of each McBurger is $1, which of the following would Ms. Tightwad, a utility-maximizing consumer, buy with her $4?AlpoMcBurgersCans Consumed per DayTotal utility (Units of utility)McBurgers Consumed per DayTotal utility (Units of utility)000017116213228316336417440
A. 4 McBurgers
B. 1 McBurger and 6 cans of Alpo
C. 3 McBurgers and 2 cans of Alpo
D. 2 McBurgers and 4 cans of Alpo
Answer: C
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