When a person consumes two goods (A and B), that person's utility is maximized when the budget is allocated such that:

A) the marginal utility of A equals the marginal utility of B.
B) the marginal utility of A times the price of A equals the marginal utility of B times the price of B
C) the ratio of total utility of A to the price of A equals the ratio of the marginal utility of B to the price of A.
D) the ratio of the marginal utility of A to the price of A equals the ratio of the marginal utility of B to the price of B.


D

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Figure 11-9


In Figure 11-9, which of the following is true?

a.
MC = P

b.
MC = MR

c.
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d.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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