If MU a/ Pₐ = 100/$35 = MU b/ Pᵦ = 300/? = MU c/ P_c = 400/?, the prices of products B and C in consumer equilibrium A)cannot be determined from the information given. B)are $105 and $140, respectively. C)are $105 and $175, respectively. D)are $100 and $200, respectively.

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The consumer equilibrium condition is given by the equation MUa/Pa = MUb/Pb = MUc/Pc. For product B, solving 300/? = 100/35 gives Pb = $105. For product C, solving 400/? = 100/35 gives Pc = $140.

If MU A/ Pₐ = 100/$35 = MU B/ Pᵦ