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Answer the question on the basis of the following total utility data for products L and M. Assume that the prices of L and M are $1.5 and $3, respectively, and that the consumer's income is $18
Units of L | Total Utility | Units of M | Total Utility |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 9 | 1 | 16 |
2 | 15 | 2 | 28 |
3 | 18 | 3 | 36 |
4 | 20 | 4 | 40 |
5 | 21 | 5 | 42 |
What level of total utility does the rational consumer realize in equilibrium?
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