Assume That a Consumer Purchases a Combination of Products X

question 135

Multiple Choice

Assume that a consumer purchases a combination of products X and Y and the MU_x / P_x = 75 utils per dollar and MU_y / P_y = 50 utils per dollar.To maximize utility without spending more dollars,the consumer should buy:

• A)more of both X and Y.
• B)less of Y only if the price of Y increases.
• C)more of Y and less of X.
• D)more of X and less of Y.
• E)less of both X and Y.

Understand the concept and calculation of lethal dosage (LD50) for toxins and its significance in toxicology.

Recognize the types of poisons, including teratogens, and their effects on living organisms.

Understand how catalysts affect equilibrium reactions and the speed at which equilibrium is achieved.

Grasp the mathematical representation of equilibrium constant (K) and its implications for chemical reactions at equilibrium.

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