If a Consumer Purchases a Combination of Commodities X and Y

question 54

Multiple Choice

If a consumer purchases a combination of commodities x and y such that MUₓ/Pₓ = 20 and MUᵧ/Pᵧ = 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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