Clara's Utility Function Is U(x, Y)= (X + 2)(Y

question 41

Multiple Choice

Clara's utility function is U(x, Y) = (x + 2) (Y + 1) .If her marginal rate of substitution is -3 and she is consuming 12 units of good x, how many units of good Y must she be consuming?

• A)15
• B)46
• C)24
• D)41
• E)7

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