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Suppose the Price of a Pair of Jeans Is $25

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Suppose the price of a pair of jeans is $25 and the price of a T-shirt is $15.The consumer's budget is entirely allocated.If the marginal utility from a pair of jeans is 100 units and the marginal utility from a T-shirt is 75 units,the consumer is


A) in equilibrium because his or her utility is maximized.
B) not in equilibrium and should purchase fewer jeans and more T-shirts.
C) not in equilibrium and should purchase fewer T-shirts and more jeans.
D) not in equilibrium but should maintain the current level of purchases.
E) not in equilibrium and should purchase more T-shirts and more jeans.

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