5. b)Given that U = (X,X2), show that the following:If utility function is additive then at most one good can have non-decreasing marginalutility.There is no general relationship between the diminishing marginal utility and theconvexity of the function.i.i.Question 2

Utility Function The utility function tells us the satisfaction of using one good for other goods.…

b) Given that U = (X,X2), show that the following: %3D If utility function is additive then at most one good can have non-decreasing marginal utility. ii. i. There is no general relationship between the diminishing marginal utility and the convexity of the function. Question 2

b) Given that U = (X,X2), show that the following: %3D If utility function is additive then at most one good can have non-decreasing marginal utility. ii. i. There is no general relationship between the diminishing marginal utility and the convexity of the function. Question 2

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