Jana is interested in only two goods, X and Y, which she views as "perfect complements". Write down a utility function representing Jana's preferences if for every 4.5 units of good X she must have 3.5 units of good Y. Use the utility function to determine which (x.y) bundle is Jana's favorite among the three below: Bundle 1: (16, 28) Bundle 2: (28, 16) Bundle 3: (21, 21) Then enter below the quantity of good X of her favorite bundle,

Jana is interested in only two goods, X and Y, which she views as "perfect complements". Write down a utility function representing Jana's preferences if for every 4.5 units of good X she must have 3.5 units of good Y. Use the utility function to determine which (x.y) bundle is Jana's favorite among the three below: Bundle 1: (16, 28) Bundle 2: (28, 16) Bundle 3: (21, 21) Then enter below the quantity of good X of her favorite bundle,

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