WAEC Economics 2009 Question 19

Question 19

Theory of Consumer Behaviour

A consumer maximizes his utility in consuming a good 'x' when

  1. A.MUx = Px
  2. B.Px > MUx
  3. C.Price is falling
  4. D.MUx > Px.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (MUx = Px)

Explanation

For one good, the consumer is in equilibrium when the marginal utility equals the price.