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

question 27

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 4 bromides and 15 platitudes and if Interface's initial endowment is 7 bromides and 15 platitudes, then at any Pareto efficient allocation where both persons consume positive amounts of both goods,

• A) Interface consumes 3 bromides.
• B) Interface consumes 5.50 bromides.
• C) Nightsoil consumes the same ratio of bromides to platitudes as Interface.
• D) Interface consumes 6 platitudes.
• E) Interface consumes 3 platitudes.

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