Based on the utility maximizing rule, Is Angel maximizing their utility? OYes ONO ONot enough information What should Angel do? OPurchase more Pomegranates and less Oranges OPurchase less Pomegranates and more Oranges OMake no changes

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The following table presents information on Angel's marginal utility and price paid for the consumption of Pomegranates and
Oranges, which are the only two goods that he consumes.
Angel
OYes
ONO
ONot enough information
What should Angel do?
Pomegranates
Price
$4
Based on the utility maximizing rule,
Is Angel maximizing their utility?
OPurchase more Pomegranates and less Oranges
OPurchase less Pomegranates and more Oranges
OMake no changes
Marginal Utility
MacBook Air
7
Oranges
Price
$12
Marginal Utility
31
Transcribed Image Text:The following table presents information on Angel's marginal utility and price paid for the consumption of Pomegranates and Oranges, which are the only two goods that he consumes. Angel OYes ONO ONot enough information What should Angel do? Pomegranates Price $4 Based on the utility maximizing rule, Is Angel maximizing their utility? OPurchase more Pomegranates and less Oranges OPurchase less Pomegranates and more Oranges OMake no changes Marginal Utility MacBook Air 7 Oranges Price $12 Marginal Utility 31
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Utility maximisation level is the point where slope of Indifference curve is equal to the slope of budget line. 

So consumption Optimisation bundle is at 

MU x / MU y = Px / Py

 

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