Free account: track your progress — Sign up free

WAEC Economics 2023 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Advertisement

When the marginal utility of the consumption of commodity X (MUx) is greater than the price of commodity X (Px), a rational consumer should A. consume more of commodity X. B. reduce consumption of commodity X. C. consume the same quantity of commodity X. D. strive to remain in disequilibrium.

  • A. consume more of commodity XCorrect
  • B. reduce consumption of commodity X
  • C. consume the same quantity of commodity X
  • D. strive to remain in disequilibrium

Explanation

When marginal utility exceeds price, a rational consumer is expected to consume more of the product until the marginal utility equals the price of the product.

Advertisement

Sign up free to unlock

  • Score tracking
  • Practice history
  • Saved questions
  • Progress dashboard
  • Personalized sessions
  • Weak-topic breakdown

…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.