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

question 9

Multiple Choice

In Problem 1, Charlie has the utility function U(x_A, x_B) = x_Ax_B. His indifference curve passing through 12 apples and 64 bananas will also pass through the point where he consumes 2 apples and

• A) 386 bananas.
• B) 48 bananas.
• C) 96 bananas.
• D) 394 bananas.
• E) 384 bananas.

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