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Question 1

A utility-maximizing consumer buys so as to make ________ for all pairs of goods.


Px(
MUx) = 
Py(
MUv)
TUx/
Px = 
TUy/
Py
MUx/
MUy = 
Px/
Py
MUx = 
MUy

Question 2

The ratio of the marginal utility of coffee to the marginal utility of donuts is four for an individual maximizing utility. This implies that


◦ a donut is four times more valuable than a cup of coffee.
◦ the coffee to donuts price ratio is one to four.
◦ the coffee to donuts price ratio is four to one.
◦ this person always eats donuts with coffee.


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