Asked by Karla Reyes on Jun 30, 2024

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Assume that a consumer has a given budget or income of $12 and that she can buy only two goods, apples or bananas. The price of an apple is $1.50 and the price of a banana is $0.75. If the consumer decides to buy 4 apples, how many bananas can she also buy with the remainder of her budget, assuming she exhausts her income?

A) 8 bananas
B) 4 bananas
C) 6 bananas
D) 10 bananas

Budget

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.

Exhausts

Refers to resources or supplies being completely used up or depleted.

Bananas

A tropical fruit with a yellow skin and soft, sweet flesh, often grown in clusters on large plants resembling trees.

  • Acquire knowledge on the subject of budget constraints and the idea of opportunity cost.
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Eddie Ray RoncoJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
After purchasing 4 apples at $1.50 each, the consumer spends $6, leaving $6. At $0.75 per banana, she can buy 8 bananas with the remaining budget.