Quantity Plates Utility from Plates Quantity Cups Utility from Cups 1 33 1 15 64 2 3 4 LO 5 1.0 6 93 103 112 123 2 3 4 5 6 27 42 54 65 75

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Louis is trying to decide what combination of cups and plates to buy. His budget is $12. Plates cost $4 each and cups cost $2 each. The numbers in the table represent total utility. Given his budget, which combination will maximize total utility? number of plates and cups.

Quantity Plates Utility from Plates Quantity Cups Utility from Cups
1
33
1
15
64
27
2
3
4
LO
5
6
93
103
112
123
2
3
4
LO
5
6
42
54
65
75
Transcribed Image Text:Quantity Plates Utility from Plates Quantity Cups Utility from Cups 1 33 1 15 64 27 2 3 4 LO 5 6 93 103 112 123 2 3 4 LO 5 6 42 54 65 75
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