Refer to the following table. At this level of consumption of goods A and B, the consumer: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | }
\hline & \text { Gand A } & \text { Gand B } \
\hline \text { Marpinal utility } & 100 & 500 \
\hline \text { Price } & \mathbf { \$ 2 0 } & \$ 50 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) is maximizing satisfaction for the given expenditure.
B) could increase total satisfaction for a given expenditure by increasing the consumption of A and decreasing that of B.
C) could increase total satisfaction for a given expenditure by increasing the consumption of B and decreasing that of A.
D) should consume only A.

Question

Refer to the following table. At this level of consumption of goods A and B, the consumer: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | } 
\hline & \text { Gand A } & \text { Gand B } \
\hline \text { Marpinal utility } & 100 & 500 \
\hline \text { Price } & \mathbf { \$ 2 0 } & \$ 50 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) is maximizing satisfaction for the given expenditure.
B) could increase total satisfaction for a given expenditure by increasing the consumption of A and decreasing that of B.
C) could increase total satisfaction for a given expenditure by increasing the consumption of B and decreasing that of A.
D) should consume only A.

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The Answer of Refer to the following table. At this level of consumption of goods A and B, the consumer: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | } 
\hline & \text { Gand A } & \text { Gand B } \
\hline \text { Marpinal utility } & 100 & 500 \
\hline \text { Price } & \mathbf { \$ 2 0 } & \$ 50 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) is maximizing satisfaction for the given expenditure.
B) could increase total satisfaction for a given expenditure by increasing the consumption of A and decreasing that of B.
C) could increase total satisfaction for a given expenditure by increasing the consumption of B and decreasing that of A.
D) should consume only A.

Refer to the Following Table A) Is Maximizing Satisfaction for the Given Expenditure