Multiple Choice
If a consumer purchases a combination of commodities x and y such that MUₓ/Pₓ = 50 and MUᵧ/Pᵧ = 40, to maximize utility, the consumers should buy.
A) more of x and less of y.
B) more of both x and y.
C) less of x and more of y.
D) less of both x and y.
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