Samantha is maximizing total utility while consuming food and clothing. Her marginal utility from food is 50, and her marginal utility from clothing is 25. If clothing is priced at $10 per unit, the price of food per unit must be
A) $2.
B) $5.
C) $2.50.
D) $20.
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