Suppose a consumer's utility is given by: u (x1, x2) = a/T1 +b/¤2 Where a= 8, and b = 4 If the price of good 1 is P=$6/unit, the price of good 2 is P2 =$4/unit, and income is I = $181, what is this consumer's optimal consumption level of good 1? (Note: The answer may not be a whole number, so round to the nearest hundredth) (Note: The numbers may change between questions, so read carefully)

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Suppose a consumer's utility is given by:
u (x1, x2) = a/I1 +b/¤2
Where a= 8, and b = 4
%3D
If the price of good 1 is P1=$6/unit, the price of good 2 is P2
=$4/unit, and income is I = $181, what is this consumer's optimal
consumption level of good 1?
(Note: The answer may not be a whole number, so round to the
nearest hundredth)
(Note: The numbers may change between questions, so read
carefully)
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose a consumer's utility is given by: u (x1, x2) = a/I1 +b/¤2 Where a= 8, and b = 4 %3D If the price of good 1 is P1=$6/unit, the price of good 2 is P2 =$4/unit, and income is I = $181, what is this consumer's optimal consumption level of good 1? (Note: The answer may not be a whole number, so round to the nearest hundredth) (Note: The numbers may change between questions, so read carefully)
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