The following table describes Ben's preferences over cake and ice cream.The utility from consumption of one good is independent of the consumption of the other.The price of cake is $10 per unit,and the price of ice cream is $4 per unit.
Ben's total utility at his optimal consumption bundle will be:
A) 56.
B) 200.
C) 270.
D) 310.
E) none of the above.

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The following table describes Ben's preferences over cake and ice cream.The utility from consumption of one good is independent of the consumption of the other.The price of cake is $10 per unit,and the price of ice cream is $4 per unit. 
Ben's total utility at his optimal consumption bundle will be:
A) 56. 
B) 200. 
C) 270. 
D) 310. 
E) none of the above.

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The Answer of The following table describes Ben's preferences over cake and ice cream.The utility from consumption of one good is independent of the consumption of the other.The price of cake is $10 per unit,and the price of ice cream is $4 per unit. 
Ben's total utility at his optimal consumption bundle will be:
A) 56. 
B) 200. 
C) 270. 
D) 310. 
E) none of the above.

The Following Table Describes Ben's Preferences Over Cake and Ice