Max's Utility Function Is U = 6XY, Where the MU_X

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Essay

Max's utility function is U = 6XY, where the MU_X = 6Y and MU_Y = 6X. The prices of good X and good Y are $12 and $15, respectively. Suppose that Max's indifference curve is tangent to his budget constraint, where he is consuming 20 units of good X. How many units of good Y must Max be consuming?

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