For Every Two Boxes of Strawberries That She Consumes, Millicent

question 51

Multiple Choice

For every two boxes of strawberries that she consumes, Millicent insists on having one pitcher of cream. She does not, however, insist on consuming the same amount every week. Her utility functions is U = min{s₁, 2c₁} min{s₂, 2c₂}, where s₁ and s₂ are the number of boxes of strawberries she consumes this week and next week and c₁ and c₂ are the number of pitchers of cream she consumes this week and next. Strawberries cost $2 a box and cream costs $1 a pitcher. She has a present value of $100 to spend on these goods in the next two weeks. The weekly interest rate is 1%. How many boxes of strawberries will she consume this week?

• A) 10
• B) 20
• C) 22
• D) 14.1
• E) 6.06

Analyze data to test differences among rates or proportions from different populations or groups.

Comprehend the use and interpretation of contingency tables in statistical analysis.

Identify the relationship between z-tests and chi-square tests for binomial proportion comparisons.

Understand the scope of chi-square technique applications, including tests of independence, homogeneity, and goodness-of-fit.

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