In Problem 3, Professor Nightsoil's Utility Function Is U_N(B_N, P_N)

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Multiple Choice

In Problem 3, Professor Nightsoil's utility function is U_N(B_N, P_N) and Dean Interface's utility function is U_I(B_I, P_I) . If Nightsoil's initial endowment is 5 bromides and 10 platitudes and if Interface's initial endowment is 2 bromides and 10 platitudes, then at any Pareto efficient allocation where both persons consume positive amounts of both goods,

• A) Interface consumes 4 platitudes.
• B) Nightsoil consumes the same ratio of bromides to platitudes as Interface.
• C) Interface consumes 3.50 bromides.
• D) Interface consumes 2 bromides.
• E) Interface consumes 2 platitudes.