If a Consumer Purchases a Combination of Commodities X and Y

question 29

Multiple Choice

If a consumer purchases a combination of commodities x and y such that MU_x/P_x = 20 and MU_y/P_y = 10, to maximize utility, the consumers should buy.

• A) less of x and more of y.
• B) more of x and less of y.
• C) more of both x and y.
• D) less of both x and y.

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Definitions:

Temporal Openings

Temporal Openings are large gaps or spaces in the skulls of some vertebrates, allowing for the attachment of jaw muscles thus facilitating movement and strength.

Spiny Echidnas

Egg-laying mammals native to Australia and New Guinea, known for their spines and elongated snouts.

Endothermy

The physiological capability of an organism to maintain a constant body temperature through metabolic activity, regardless of external temperatures.

Mammary Glands

Exocrine glands that secrete milk for the young; a derived character of mammals.