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Maximizing utility from consumption of goods

Given that a MU of French fries of 35 utils and a MU for the serving of potato chips at 25 utils, when their respective prices are $1.50 and $.80, a person who wishes to maximize the utility from the consumption of both of such goods would consume: (1) The similar amount of servings of both goods. (2) More French fries in relative to the potato chips. (3) More potato chips in relative to the French fries. (4) Cannot be recognized from information provided.

Can someone please help me in finding out the accurate answer from the above options.

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