Sam is at lunch trying to decide between a small salad and a cheeseburger. Sam loves cheeseburgers, but he really does not like salad. In fact, salad gives him negative utility. What choice would you expect Sam to make?
A) Sam will choose a salad, because he knows it is in his best interest to eat healthy food.
B) Sam will choose a cheeseburger, because it will send his utility meter through the roof.
C) Sam will choose both the salad and the cheeseburger, because he will get healthy food plus an increase in his utils.
D) Sam will probably buy 2 salads.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since Sam does not like salad and it gives him negative utility, it is unlikely that he will choose it. On the other hand, Sam loves cheeseburgers and they give him positive utility, so he is more likely to choose the cheeseburger. Therefore, choice B is the best answer option.

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