Michelle purchase to maximize her utility. Show all working  Makeup= $1 Clothes = $0.50

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Michelle has $7 to spend on makeup and clothes and wants to maximize her 
utility on her purchase. Based on the data in the table, how much makeup and 
clothes should Michelle purchase to maximize her utility. Show all working 
Makeup= $1 Clothes = $0.50
Quantity Total Utility Quantity Total Utility
1 28 1 12
2 52 2 22
3 72 3 30
4 88 4 36
5 100 5 40
6 108 6 42
7 112 7 42
8 112 8 40

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