Charlie Has the Utility Function U(x_A, X_B)=x_Ax_B

question 4

Multiple Choice

Charlie has the utility function U(x_A, x_B) =x_Ax_B.His indifference curve passing through 6 apples and 16 bananas will also pass through the point where he consumes 2 apples and

• A)12 bananas.
• B)24 bananas.
• C)50 bananas.
• D)54 bananas.
• E)48 bananas.

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