Ambrose Has the Utility Function U(x₁, X₂)= 4x^1/2₁ + X₂

question 19

Multiple Choice

Ambrose has the utility function U(x₁, x₂) = 4x^1/2₁ + x₂.If Ambrose were initially consuming 9 units of nuts (good 1) and 21 units of berries (good 2) , then what is the largest number of berries that he would be willing to give up in return for an additional 16 units of nuts?

• A)26
• B)5
• C)8
• D)4
• E)2

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