Molly's Utility Function Is U(x, Y) = Y + 4x

question 9

Multiple Choice

Molly's utility function is U(x, y) = y + 4x^.5. She has 25 units of x and 12 units of y. If her consumption of x is reduced to 0, how many units of y would she need in order to be exactly as well off as before?

• A) 48
• B) 37
• C) 32
• D) 112
• E) None of the above.

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