The Consumer's Optimum Is Where

question 22

Multiple Choice

The consumer's optimum is where

• A) MUx/MUy = Py/Px.
• B) MUx/Py = MUy/Px.
• C) MUx/MUy = Px/Py.
• D) None of the above is correct.

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Definitions:

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Wheat Price

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