Based on the options available to the college student, the amount that she could consume of books and pizza is c. 9 pizzas and 3 books.
What amount of each good can the student consume?
The combination of pizza and books should add up to less than $120 for the student to be able to consume it. It should however, be as close to $120 as possible.
When the student buys 9 pizzas and 3 books the total is:
= (9 x 8) + (3 x 15)
= $117
This is the closest amount to $120 and so this is the combination the student should go with.
Options for this question include:
- a. 4 pizzas and 5 books.
- b. 5 pizzas and 4 books.
- c. 9 pizzas and 3 books.
- d. 8 pizzas and 4 books.
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