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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Definitions:

Labour Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the standard cost of direct labor multiplied by the actual hours worked.

Direct Labour

Rephrased: The workforce directly involved in manufacturing products or providing services, whose costs directly affect the cost of goods sold.

Variable Manuf. Overhead

Variable Manufacturing Overhead includes those manufacturing overhead costs that vary directly with the level of production, such as utilities for the production facility.

Actual Variable Manuf. Overhead

The actual amount incurred in variable overhead costs during manufacturing, contrasting with the budgeted or standard costs.