On one society A the price of an apple is $3 and the price of an orange is $7,

while on socity B the apple and orange are the same price, $4.
society A people consume 10 apples and 8 oranges while societyB people consume
8 apples and 12 oranges. Which society is better off? Explain your
answer and any assumptions you make.

can anyone help me what assumption should i make ? weak axiom reveal preference and all society has same indifferent curve?

Calculate how much each group would pay for their fruit. You can decide that the group that pays less is the one better off (less cost). OR you could decide that one that eats the most fruit is better off (more healthy). OR you could decide that this is an impossible to prove problem as you are comparing two groups who buy a different number of different items for different prices.What kind of apples? What kind of oranges? Are any of the people allergic to oranges? (I am) Is this all the two groups have to eat?

To compare which society is better off, we need to consider several factors and make some assumptions. Here are the assumptions that we can make to approach the problem:

1. Both societies have the same income level: Since the problem does not provide information about income differences, we can assume that both societies have the same income level for simplicity.

2. All individuals have the same preferences: We assume that all individuals in each society have the same preferences for apples and oranges and value them equally.

3. No other factors affect the choice of fruit: We assume that there are no other factors, such as allergies, taste preferences, or health considerations, that influence the choice of fruit consumption.

Now, let's calculate how much each group pays for their fruit in each society:

In Society A:
- Price per apple: $3
- Price per orange: $7

Total cost for Society A:
10 apples * $3 = $30
8 oranges * $7 = $56
Total cost = $86

In Society B:
- Price per apple: $4
- Price per orange: $4

Total cost for Society B:
8 apples * $4 = $32
12 oranges * $4 = $48
Total cost = $80

Based on the total cost, Society B pays less ($80) compared to Society A ($86). Therefore, if we consider lower cost as an indicator of being better off, Society B is better off.

However, it is important to note that this analysis solely focuses on cost and doesn't take into account other factors such as individual preferences, health, or quality of the fruit. Additionally, it assumes equal income and preferences across societies without considering any potential differences.