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

question 26

Multiple Choice

Ambrose has the utility function U(x₁, x₂) = 4x^1/2₁ + x₂.If Ambrose were initially consuming 4 units of nuts (good 1) and 23 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 45 units of nuts?

• A)30
• B)7
• C)10
• D)20
• E)5

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