Mort's Utility Function Is U(x₁, X₂)=x₁x₂

question 11

Multiple Choice

Mort's utility function is U(x₁, x₂) =x₁x₂.His income is $100.The price of good 2 is $10.Good 1 is priced as follows.The first 6 units cost $10 per unit and any additional units cost $5 per unit.What consumption bundle does Mort choose?

• A)(5, 5)
• B)(7, 3.5)
• C)(9, 3)
• D)(6, 4)
• E)None of the above.

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