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The utility-maximizing rule states that the consumer will purchase the combination and Y such that $P_Y = P_X$. $MU_X = MU_Y$. total spending on X is equal to total spending on Y. $\frac{MU_X}{P_X} = \frac{MU_Y}{P_Y}$.

          The utility-maximizing rule states that the consumer will purchase the combination
and Y such that
$P_Y = P_X$.
$MU_X = MU_Y$.
total spending on X is equal to total spending on Y.
$\frac{MU_X}{P_X} = \frac{MU_Y}{P_Y}$.

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Principles of Economics

Gregory Mankiw 8th Edition

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07/18/2023

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The utility-maximizing rule states that the consumer will purchase the combination X and Y such that P_(Y)=P_(X) MU_(X)/P_(X)=MU_(Y)/P_(Y) The utility-maximizing rule states that the consumer will purchase the combination X and Y such that P_(Y)=P_(X) MU_(X)/P_(X)=MU_(Y)/P_(Y)