Kai spends his income on lime (L) and ginger water (G). Lime is priced at $2, while ginger water costs $1. Suppose Kai has $30 to spend and his utility function can be represented as U(L,G)= L0.5 G0.5 a. What is the optimal number of lime and ginger water for Kai to purchase? b. How much utility does this combination bring him?
Kai spends his income on lime (L) and ginger water (G). Lime is priced at $2, while ginger water costs $1. Suppose Kai has $30 to spend and his utility function can be represented as U(L,G)= L0.5 G0.5 a. What is the optimal number of lime and ginger water for Kai to purchase? b. How much utility does this combination bring him?
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