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If a Consumer Purchases a Combination of Commodities a and B

Question 35

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If a consumer purchases a combination of commodities a and b such that MU_a/P_a = 40 and MU_b/P_b = 60, to maximize utility, the consumer should buy:

A) less of both a and b.
B) less of a and more of b.
C) more of both a and b.
D) more of a and less of b.

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