Suppose That the Utility Function for Two Goods X and Y

question 89

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the utility function for two goods X and Y is given by , and a consumer purchases 2 units of X and 6 units of Y. If the consumer purchases 2 units of Y, how many units of X must be purchased to retain the same level of utility? ​

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