If a Consumer Purchases a Combination of Commodities a and B

question 159

Multiple Choice

If a consumer purchases a combination of commodities a and b such that MU_a/P_a = 50 and MU_b/P_b = 40, to maximize utility, the consumer should buy:

• A) less of both a and b.
• B) more of both a and b.
• C) more of a and less of b.
• D) less of a and more of b.

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