Assume a consumer purchases a combination of goods X and Y such that MUx / ?Px = 20 units of utility per dollar and MUy / Py = 10 units of utility per dollar. To maximize utility, the consumers should buy:

a. neither X nor Y.
b. less of both X and Y.
c. more of both X and Y.
d. more of X and less of Y.
e. less of X and more of Y.

d

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