Multiple Choice
If Noah thinks the last dollar spent on belts yields more satisfaction than the last dollar spent on socks, and Smith is a utility-maximizing consumer, he should
A) decrease his spending on socks.
B) decrease his spending on socks and increase his spending on belts.
C) increase his spending on belts.
D) increase his spending on socks and decrease his spending on belts.
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
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