Clara's Utility Function Is U(x, Y) = (X + 2)(y

question 59

Multiple Choice

Clara's utility function is U(x, y) = (x + 2) (y + 1) . If her marginal rate of substitution is -4 and she is consuming 14 units of good x, how many units of good y must she be consuming?

• A) 30
• B) 68
• C) 18
• D) 63
• E) 9

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