In Problem 2, Ambrose Has the Utility Function U(x₁, X₂)

question 19

Multiple Choice

In Problem 2, Ambrose has the utility function U(x₁, x₂) = . If Ambrose were initially consuming 4 units of nuts (good 1) and 27 units of berries (good 2) , then what is the largest number of berries that he would be willing to give up in return for an additional 21 units of nuts?

• A) 5
• B) 12
• C) 6
• D) 32
• E) 3

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