Suppose That a Consumer Has Utility Function U(x, Y) with MU_x

question 55

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a consumer has utility function U(x, y) with MU_x = 5y²x and MU_y = 2x²y. What is the marginal rate of substitution?

• A) 10y³x³
• B) 2x/5y
• C) 5y/2x
• D) 5y²x²

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