Charlie's Utility Function Is U(x_A, X_B) = X_Ax_B

question 21

Multiple Choice

Charlie's utility function is U(x_A, x_B) = x_Ax_B. If Charlie's income were $40, the price of apples were $4, and the price of bananas were $6, how many apples would there be in the best bundle that Charlie could afford?

• A) 8
• B) 10
• C) 12
• D) 9
• E) 5

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