A KU student maximizes his sporting utility by playing Golf (G) and Tennis (T). His function is given as:             U(G,T) = G + T  Graphically characterize the student’s indifference curve.  What is the Marginal Rate of Substitution between  Golf and Tennis What is the behaviour of the Marginal Rate of Substitution for these type of goods.

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A KU student maximizes his sporting utility by playing Golf (G) and Tennis (T). His function is given as:

            U(G,T) = G + T 

  1. Graphically characterize the student’s indifference curve. 
  2. What is the Marginal Rate of Substitution between  Golf and Tennis
  3. What is the behaviour of the Marginal Rate of Substitution for these type of goods.                                                                                                                   
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