Suppose the Marginal Utility of a Unit of Good X

question 75

True/False

Suppose the marginal utility of a unit of Good X = MU_x,the marginal utility of a unit of Good Y = MU_y,P_x = the price of a unit of Good x,and P_y = the price of a unit of Good Y.If MU_x/P_x > MU_y/P_y,the consumer can increase utility by buying more of Good X.

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