Ambrose's Utility Function Is U(x₁, X₂)=4x^1/2₁ + X₂

question 60

Multiple Choice

Ambrose's utility function is U(x₁, x₂) =4x^1/2₁ + x₂.If the price of nuts (good 1) is $1, the price of berries (good 2) is $6, and his income is $264, how many units of nuts will Ambrose choose?

• A)20
• B)144
• C)288
• D)147
• E)72

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