Multiple Choice
Suppose Caesar allocates his entire budget to the purchase of soft drinks and chips.The marginal utility of the last bottle of soft drink purchased is 12 utils,and each bottle costs $1.20.The marginal utility of the last bag of chips purchased is 8 utils,and each bag costs $1.In order to maximize his utility,Caesar should
A) Buy more soft drinks and fewer chips since he gets more marginal utility per dollar from soft drinks.
B) Buy more chips and fewer soft drinks because of the lower price for chips.
C) Buy more soft drinks and fewer chips because the soft drink has fewer calories.
D) Not change anything because he has made the choice that gives him the most total utility.
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