Assume that an individual consumes two goods,X and Y.The total utility assumed measurable)of each good is independent of the rate of consumption of other goods.The prices of X and Y are,respectively,$5 and $10. Given the above,if the consumer buys the third unit of Y,
A)the marginal utility of the third unit is 950 units of satisfaction.
B)the marginal utility per dollar spent on Y is 200.
C)the marginal utility per dollar spent on Y is 20.
D)both a and B

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Assume that an individual consumes two goods,X and Y.The total utility assumed measurable)of each good is independent of the rate of consumption of other goods.The prices of X and Y are,respectively,$5 and $10.  Given the above,if the consumer buys the third unit of Y,
A)the marginal utility of the third unit is 950 units of satisfaction. 
B)the marginal utility per dollar spent on Y is 200. 
C)the marginal utility per dollar spent on Y is 20. 
D)both a and B

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The Answer of Assume that an individual consumes two goods,X and Y.The total utility assumed measurable)of each good is independent of the rate of consumption of other goods.The prices of X and Y are,respectively,$5 and $10.  Given the above,if the consumer buys the third unit of Y,
A)the marginal utility of the third unit is 950 units of satisfaction. 
B)the marginal utility per dollar spent on Y is 200. 
C)the marginal utility per dollar spent on Y is 20. 
D)both a and B

Assume That an Individual Consumes Two Goods,X and Y