Charlie's Utility Function Is U(x_A, X_B)=x_Ax_B

question 22

Multiple Choice

Charlie's utility function is U(x_A, x_B) =x_Ax_B.If Charlie's income were $40, the price of apples were $2, and the price of bananas were $6, how many apples would there be in the best bundle that Charlie could afford?

• A)4
• B)20
• C)5
• D)6
• E)10

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Definitions:

Two-part Tariff

A pricing strategy that involves a fixed fee plus a variable charge based on the amount of goods or services consumed.

Marginal Cost

The financial outlay for making an additional unit of a good or service.

Profit-maximizing

A strategy or process employed by firms aiming to achieve the highest possible profit by adjusting factors such as output, price, and input use.

Demand

Refers to the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices during a given period of time.