2. Furiosa has a utility function of u(C, F) = 3C0.3 F where the price of C is $5, the price of F is $8, and a budget of $1200. a. Find the optimal bundle that maximizes the above utility equation. b. Suppose the price of Cincreases to $7 and the price of F decreases to $7. Find the new optimal bundle that maximizes Furiosa's utility.

2. Furiosa has a utility function of u(C, F) = 3C0.3 F where the price of C is $5, the price of F is $8, and a budget of $1200. a. Find the optimal bundle that maximizes the above utility equation. b. Suppose the price of Cincreases to $7 and the price of F decreases to $7. Find the new optimal bundle that maximizes Furiosa's utility.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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