Jon is consuming oranges and apples so that he is spending his entire income and MUA/PA = 4 and MUo/Po = 9. To maximize utility, he should consume O less of both oranges and apples. more oranges and less apples. less oranges and more apples. the same amount of oranges and apples since he is already maximizing utility.

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Jon is consuming oranges and apples so that he is spending his entire income and MUA/PA =
4 and MUo/Po = 9. To maximize utility, he should consume
O less of both oranges and apples.
more oranges and less apples.
less oranges and more apples.
the same amount of oranges and apples since he is already maximizing utility.
Transcribed Image Text:Jon is consuming oranges and apples so that he is spending his entire income and MUA/PA = 4 and MUo/Po = 9. To maximize utility, he should consume O less of both oranges and apples. more oranges and less apples. less oranges and more apples. the same amount of oranges and apples since he is already maximizing utility.
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