Abby's Utility Function Is Given by U = X²Y²

question 89

Multiple Choice

Abby's utility function is given by U = X²Y². For this utility function, MU_x = 2XY² and MU_y = 2X²Y. If good X costs $10 and good Y costs $5, then Abby will consume ____ times as many units of good Y as she does units of good X.

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 4
• D) 1/2

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