ADVANCED ANALYSIS Let: MUA = z = 12 - 1x MUB = z = 15 - 2y, where z is marginal utility per dollar measured in utils, x is the amount spent on product A, and y is the amount spent on product B. Assume that the consumer has $9 to spend on A and B–that is, x+ y= 9. Instructions: Enter your answers as a whole number. a. How is the $9 best allocated between A and B? 24 on A and $ on B b. How much utility will the marginal dollar yield? utils
ADVANCED ANALYSIS Let: MUA = z = 12 - 1x MUB = z = 15 - 2y, where z is marginal utility per dollar measured in utils, x is the amount spent on product A, and y is the amount spent on product B. Assume that the consumer has $9 to spend on A and B–that is, x+ y= 9. Instructions: Enter your answers as a whole number. a. How is the $9 best allocated between A and B? 24 on A and $ on B b. How much utility will the marginal dollar yield? utils
Chapter5: Elasticity Of Demand And Supply
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According to the question, the marginal utility for the two different goods is given. To maximize the total utility, we have the condition
MUa/Pa = MUb/Pb
So,
MUa = 12- x
MUb = 15 – 2y
And x + y = 9
Here Pa = 1, Pb = 1
Applying above condition
12 –x /1 = 15 -2y/1
12 – x = 15 -2y
-x + 2y = 3
Solving this equation and the budget line will give
-x + 2y = 3
x + y = 9
3y = 12
Y = 4
X = 5
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