more Y and less X the same amount of X and Y more X and less Y in order to maximize​ his/her utility.

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I need assistance in working this through, step by step.  I understand the MRS concept, but need help in the algebra to solve it

 
 
Given the following utility​ function:
U = 100X0.25Y0.25
and marginal rate of​ substitution:
MRS = −0.25Y0.25X
A consumer facing the following​ prices:
Px​ =​$10​,
Py=​ =$2
chooses to​ consume: 5 units of good X and13units of good Y.
Given this consumption​ bundle, the marginal rate of substitution is equal to -??
​(Round your answer to two decimal places. Note that the minus sign is already​ included.).
Given this​ value, the consumer should consume
 
more Y and less X
the same amount of X and Y
more X and less Y
in order to maximize​ his/her utility.
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