A utility-maximizing consumer who is considering two goods, x and y, would allocate her budget in such a way that

a. MUx = MUy
b. MUx > MUy
c. MUx/Px > MUy/Py
d. MUx/Px = MUy/Py
e. MUx/Px < MUy/Py


D

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