Xavier and Yvette Are the Only Two Persons on a Desert

question 15

Multiple Choice

Xavier and Yvette are the only two persons on a desert island.There are only two goods, nuts and berries.Xavier's utility function is U(N_x, B_x) = N_xB_x.Yvette's utility function is U(N_y, B_y) = 5N_y + B_y.Xavier is endowed with 4 units of berries and 13 units of nuts.Yvette is endowed with 6 units of berries and 8 units of nuts.In a competitive equilibrium for this economy, how many units of berries does Xavier consume?

• A)37.50
• B)69
• C)34.50
• D)32.50
• E)None of the above.

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