Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:Assume that Andy consumes two goods X and Y. His total utility (assumed measurable) of each good is independent of
the rate of consumption of other goods. The prices of X and Yare, respectively, $5 and $10.
Total Utility of X
Total Utility of Y
Units of the Good
1
NH
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
50
95
135
170
200
225
245
260
400
750
950
1100
1220
1320
1400
1450
a. If Andy is given $65 to spend, how many X and Ywill he consume daily? Show your work.
b. If his budget increases to $110, what combination will the person consume? Show your work.
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