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1. 3 pounds

This is because 4th pound provides benefit of $ 0.30 while it costs $ 0.50 so person will not consume it. Consumer consume that number of pounds where benefit from consuming is greater than the cost.

2. 3 pounds

When Janice has 3 dollars than she can purchase 6 pounds as cost of 1 pound is 0.50. But Janice will consume 3 pounds only because 4th pound costs $ 0.50 while gives benefit of $ 0.30. So, it is not beneficial for consumer to consume more than 3 pounds.