Refer to the information provided in Figure 6.10 below to answer the question(s) that follow. Figure 6.10Refer to Figure 6.10. The current price of a turkey sandwich is $8. If Kyle is currently buying seven turkey sandwiches a week, he ________ maximizing utility because the marginal utility ________ than its price.
A. is not; gained from the seventh sandwich is less
B. is; from the seventh sandwich is less
C. is; from the seventh sandwich is greater
D. is not; gained from the seventh sandwich is greater
Answer: A
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