The tables show the utility Parker experienced from consuming varying quantities of waffles and pancakes. Assume that waffles cost $2.00 each, pancakes cost $1.00 each, and that Parker has $8.00 to spend on these two goods. Since Parker cannot afford more than four waffles or eight pancakes, the utility is given only for quantities smaller than these.
Quantity of waffles Total utility of waffles Marginal utility of waffles
1 100 100
2 180 80
3 240 60
4 270 30
Quantity of pancakes Total utility of pancakes Marginal utility of pancakes
1 40 40
2 70 30
3 90 20
4 105 15
5 115 10
6 120 5
7 123 3
8 125 2
Required:
Given his budget constraint, determine what quantities of waffles and pancakes Parker will consume to maximize utility.
