In Problem 1, Charlie Has the Utility Function U(x_A, X_B)

question 18

Multiple Choice

In Problem 1, Charlie has the utility function U(x_A, x_B) = x_Ax_B. His indifference curve passing through 15 apples and 16 bananas will also pass through the point where he consumes 3 apples and

• A) 40 bananas.
• B) 83 bananas.
• C) 20 bananas.
• D) 87 bananas.
• E) 80 bananas.

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