Determine what is the new optimal choice

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Assume that a person's utility function is U(x,y)=x^2y^2 (yielding MRS=y/x) The price of X is $2 and the price of y is $5. Income is $100. What is the optimal choice? If a quantity tax of $0.50 is placed on good x, what is the new optimal choice?

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