Question

The marginal utility of the last unit of apples consumed is 12 and the marginal utility of the last unit of bananas consumed is 8. What set of prices for apples and bananas, respectively, would be consistent with consumer equilibrium

Answer 1

Complete question:

The marginal utility of the last unit of apples consumed is 12 and the marginal utility of the last unit of bananas consumed is 8. What set of prices for apples and bananas, respectively, would be consistent with consumer equilibrium

a. $8 and $12

b. $6 and $4

c. $16 and $9

d. $4 and $6

Answer:

$6 and $4  set of prices for apples and bananas, respectively, would be consistent with consumer equilibrium.

Explanation:

Given,

The marginal utility of the last unit of apples consumed = 12

The marginal utility of the last unit of bananas consumed = 8

Now ,

To find :

The market level for apples and bananas, respectively, will be compatible with the consumer's equilibrium:

= $\frac{12}{3}$ = $6

= $\frac{8}{2}$ = $4

$6 and $4  set of prices for apples and bananas, respectively, would be consistent with consumer equilibrium.