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Suppose your friend consumes two goods X, and Y so that the MU(x) is 5 times the MU(y). Could this be a Utility maximizing point?

Suppose your friend consumes two goods X, and Y so that the MU(x) is 5 times the MU(y). Could this be a Utility maximizing point?

A. No the MU(x) must equal the MU(y) to maximize utility.

B. It could be if the Px is one fifth (1/5) the Py.

C. It could be if Px is 5 times the Py.

D. It could be if I = Px + Py.

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