For good A and good B, the consumer maximizes personal satisfaction when
A) MUA/PA = PB/MUB.
B) PA/MUA = PB/MUB.
C) MUA/PA = MUB/PB.
D) MUA/MUB = PA/PB.
Answer: C
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