Use the indifference curves and the budget lines in Figure 19.3 to answer the indicated question. Assume the price of Y is $1 per unit. If the price per unit of good X is $1, the consumer would maximize utility by consuming

A. 25 units of Y.
B. 21 units of Y.
C. 10 units of Y.
D. 15 units of Y.


Answer: D

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