b) Find the values of y when Uj = 4 and when U, = 6 for x-values of 0, 1, 2,..., 8. The utility function for carpets (x) andpaintings (y) is given by U=sqrt(xy).U,4U,6I1163628183512449336.72585Use Excel to illustrate Lucy's utility-maximizing solution given that her budget is $7,200, the price of a carpet is $900, andthe price of a painting is $400.

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b) Find the values of y when Uj = 4 and when U2 = 6 for x-values of 0, 1, 2,..., 8. The utility function for carpets (x) and paintings (y) is given by U=sqrt(xy). U, 4 U, 6. I 1 16 36 18 3 5 12 4 9 7 3 7 2 8. 2 Use Excel to illustrate Lucy's utility-maximizing solution given that her budget is $7,200, the price of a carpet is $900, and the price of a painting is $400.

b) Find the values of y when Uj = 4 and when U2 = 6 for x-values of 0, 1, 2,..., 8. The utility function for carpets (x) and paintings (y) is given by U=sqrt(xy). U, 4 U, 6. I 1 16 36 18 3 5 12 4 9 7 3 7 2 8. 2 Use Excel to illustrate Lucy's utility-maximizing solution given that her budget is $7,200, the price of a carpet is $900, and the price of a painting is $400.

Microeconomic Theory

12th Edition

ISBN:9781337517942

Author:NICHOLSON

Publisher:NICHOLSON

Chapter3: Preferences And Utility

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.3P

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