Recall That Casper's Utility Function Is 3x + Y, Where

question 23

Multiple Choice

recall that Casper's utility function is 3x + y, where x is his consumption of cocoa and y is his consumption of cheese.If the total cost of x units of cocoa is x², the price of cheese is $8, and Casper's income is $184, how many units of cocoa will he consume?

• A)9
• B)12
• C)23
• D)11
• E)24

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the level of production or company activity.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for significant competition based on quality, branding, and price.

Incurring A Loss

Experiencing a financial deficit where expenses exceed revenues.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms producing similar, but not identical, products and where there are few barriers to entry or exit.