Abby's Utility Function Is Given by U = X²Y²

question 92

Essay

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, what share of Abby's utility-maximizing bundle is made up of good X?

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Definitions:

Conversion Costs

The combined costs of direct labor and manufacturing overhead involved in transforming raw materials into finished goods.

Raw Materials

Basic materials that are used in the production process to create goods and products.

Debt Securities

Financial instruments representing money borrowed that must be repaid, which include bonds, bills, and notes issued by governments or corporations.

Interest Revenue

The income earned from lending money or from investing in interest-bearing financial instruments.