U(x, y) = xayb A consumer maximises utility subject to a budget constraint M = Pxx+Pyy Where px is the price of good x, py is the price of good y and M is the budget available. a. Derive an expression for the marginal utility of x. Under what condition is the marginal utility diminishing. b. Derive an expression for the marginal utility of y. Under what condition is the marginal utility diminishing.

U(x, y) = xayb A consumer maximises utility subject to a budget constraint M = Pxx+Pyy Where px is the price of good x, py is the price of good y and M is the budget available. a. Derive an expression for the marginal utility of x. Under what condition is the marginal utility diminishing. b. Derive an expression for the marginal utility of y. Under what condition is the marginal utility diminishing.

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