The table below shows the total benefit, in dollars, that Diana derives from consuming two goods, Good G and donuts. Quantity of Good G Total Benefit of Good G 0 $0 $40 $70 $90 2 3 4 5 6 $100 $103 $105 Quantity of Donuts 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Benefit of Donuts $0 $80 $120 $140 $152 $156 $156 Diana has a limited weekly income of $20, and she spends it all on Good G and donuts. Assume the price of Good G is $2 per unit and the price of a donut is $4. (a) Identify the quantity of Good G and the quantity of donuts that will maximize Diana's total benefit given her weekly income. Explain using marginal analysis. (b) Calculate Diana's consumer surplus from the fourth donut. Show your work. (c) If Diana's weekly income decreases from $20 to $18, would Diana be able to buy 5 units of Good G and 2 donuts? Explain using numbers.
The table below shows the total benefit, in dollars, that Diana derives from consuming two goods, Good G and donuts. Quantity of Good G Total Benefit of Good G 0 $0 $40 $70 $90 2 3 4 5 6 $100 $103 $105 Quantity of Donuts 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Total Benefit of Donuts $0 $80 $120 $140 $152 $156 $156 Diana has a limited weekly income of $20, and she spends it all on Good G and donuts. Assume the price of Good G is $2 per unit and the price of a donut is $4. (a) Identify the quantity of Good G and the quantity of donuts that will maximize Diana's total benefit given her weekly income. Explain using marginal analysis. (b) Calculate Diana's consumer surplus from the fourth donut. Show your work. (c) If Diana's weekly income decreases from $20 to $18, would Diana be able to buy 5 units of Good G and 2 donuts? Explain using numbers.
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