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A consumer in consumption of two commodities A and B is at equilibrium. The prices of A and B are ₹ 10 and ₹ 20 respectively and the marginal utility of product B is 50.

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A consumer in consumption of two commodities A and B is at equilibrium. The prices of A and B are ₹ 10 & ₹ 20 respectively & the marginal utility of product B is 50. What will be the marginal utility of product A?

Options

  • 100

  • 25

  • 250

  • 4

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Solution

25

Explanation:

At equilibrium, `(MU_A)/P_A = (MU_B)/P_B`. Thus, `(MU_A)/10 = 50/20`, giving MUA = 25. The other values do not satisfy the equilibrium condition.

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Chapter 2: Consumer's Equilibrium - OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS [Page 2.49]

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Sandeep Garg Introductory Microeconomics [English] Class 11
Chapter 2 Consumer's Equilibrium
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS | Q 33. | Page 2.49
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