Tim Consumes Goods X and Y

question 73

Multiple Choice

Tim consumes goods x and y. His utility function is given by U(x,y) = y(x + 5) . Which of the following is true?

• A)Tim prefers bundle (1,2)to bundle (2,1)
• B)Tim likes good x but hates good y.
• C)Tim likes good y but hates good x.
• D)Tim prefers bundle (7,3)to bundle (3,7).