In Problem 2, Clara's Utility Function Is U(X, Y) =

question 4

Multiple Choice

In Problem 2, Clara's utility function is U(X, Y) = (X + 2) (Y + 1) . If Clara's marginal rate of substitution is -4 and she is consuming 10 units of good X, how many units of good Y is she consuming?

• A) 48
• B) 14
• C) 4
• D) 47
• E) 9

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