In the context of consumer utility maximization, consumers will continue to allocate their resources until the ________ of the last unit consumed equals the price paid for that unit.

In consumer utility maximization, consumers aim to get the most satisfaction or "utility" from their spending. They will keep buying different goods and services until the benefit they receive from the last unit they consume is equal to the price they paid for it. This means that if a consumer buys one more slice of pizza, they will stop buying when the enjoyment they get from that slice matches how much they spent on it. For example, if a slice of pizza costs $2 and the consumer feels it gives them $2 worth of satisfaction, they are maximizing their utility. If the satisfaction drops below $2, they would choose to spend their money on something else that gives them better value.