Matthew has the following utility over bundles (x₁,x₂): U(x₁, x₂) = 4₁√√x₁ + x₂. The prices in the market are p₁= $4 and p₁ = $2. His income is $y. Consider the following three statements: (1) If y = 8, the optimal bundle for Bob is x₁ = 1 and x*₂ = 2. 1 2 (2) If y = 3, Bob will buy only from x, and not from x₂. (3) No matter what his income is, if it exceeds $4, Bob will buy only 1 unit of x₁. a) only (1) is correct. b) only (1) and (2) are correct. c) only (1) and (3) are correct. Od) All three statements are correct. e) None of the above.

Matthew has the following utility over bundles (x₁,x₂): U(x₁, x₂) = 4₁√√x₁ + x₂. The prices in the market are p₁= $4 and p₁ = $2. His income is $y. Consider the following three statements: (1) If y = 8, the optimal bundle for Bob is x₁ = 1 and x*₂ = 2. 1 2 (2) If y = 3, Bob will buy only from x, and not from x₂. (3) No matter what his income is, if it exceeds $4, Bob will buy only 1 unit of x₁. a) only (1) is correct. b) only (1) and (2) are correct. c) only (1) and (3) are correct. Od) All three statements are correct. e) None of the above.

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