Max Has the Utility Function U(x, Y) = X(y

question 23

Essay

Max has the utility function U(x, y) = x(y + 1). The price of x is $2 and the price of y is $1. Income is $10. How much x does Max demand? How much y? If his income doubles and prices stay unchanged, will Max's demand for both goods double?

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