The following graph shows the total utility obtained from rice crackers and beer by Carla.

-Refer to the above graph to answer this question.If the price of rice crackers are $3,beer is $2,and Carla has a budget of $15,how much of each will she purchase if she wishes to maximize her total utility?
A)2 crackers and 4 beers.
B)3 crackers and 3 beers.
C)3 crackers and 4 beers.
D)4 crackers and 3 beers.
E)5 crackers.

Question

The following graph shows the total utility obtained from rice crackers and beer by Carla.
 
-Refer to the above graph to answer this question.If the price of rice crackers are $3,beer is $2,and Carla has a budget of $15,how much of each will she purchase if she wishes to maximize her total utility?
A)2 crackers and 4 beers. 
B)3 crackers and 3 beers. 
C)3 crackers and 4 beers. 
D)4 crackers and 3 beers. 
E)5 crackers.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Given the budget constraint of $15 and the prices of rice crackers ($3) and beer ($2), Carla will aim to maximize her total utility by purchasing a combination of goods that fully utilizes her budget without exceeding it. Option B, 3 crackers and 3 beers, totals $9 for crackers ($3 each) and $6 for beers ($2 each), exactly using the $15 budget. Other combinations either exceed the budget or do not utilize it fully for maximum utility.

The Following Graph Shows the Total Utility Obtained from Rice