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Maximizing utility from consumption of goods

Given that a MU of French fries of 35 utils and a MU for serving of potato chips at 25 utils, when their respective prices are $1.50 and $.80, the person who wants to maximize utility from the consumption of both of such goods would consume: (i) The similar amount of servings of both the goods. (ii) Extra French fries associative to potato chips. (iii) Extra potato chips associative to French fries. (iv) Can’t be determined from information provided.

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