Chloe's utility function for good 1 and good 2 is u(x1, x2) = √√√√x₁ + x₂₂ where x₁ is the quantity of good 1 and x2 is the quantity of good 2. (1) (2) (3) (4) Draw the indifference curve associated with a utility (indicator) of 10: = √√x₁ + x₂. You are required to show at least two points on the curve. (The horizontal axis measures the quantity of good 1.) Find the marginal utility (MU₁) with respect to good 1. Find the marginal utility (MU₂) with respect to good 2. Consider the following indifference curve: k = √√√x₁ + x₂ for some constant k. Calculate Chloe's marginal rate of substitution of good 1 for good 2 (MRS) at a point (x₁, x2) on the indifference curve.

Chloe's utility function for good 1 and good 2 is u(x1, x2) = √√√√x₁ + x₂₂ where x₁ is the quantity of good 1 and x2 is the quantity of good 2. (1) (2) (3) (4) Draw the indifference curve associated with a utility (indicator) of 10: = √√x₁ + x₂. You are required to show at least two points on the curve. (The horizontal axis measures the quantity of good 1.) Find the marginal utility (MU₁) with respect to good 1. Find the marginal utility (MU₂) with respect to good 2. Consider the following indifference curve: k = √√√x₁ + x₂ for some constant k. Calculate Chloe's marginal rate of substitution of good 1 for good 2 (MRS) at a point (x₁, x2) on the indifference curve.

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