Let u(x,y) = min (3x, 5y), p_x = 2, p_y = 5, and I = 20. Solve the constrained utility maximization problem, find x*, y*, and u*. Show it on the graph.

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Problem 35CR: Maximize the function fx,y=7x+5y in the region determined by the constraints of Problem 34.
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3. Let u(x,y) = min (3x, 5y), p_x = 2, p_y = 5, and I = 20. Solve the constrained utility maximization problem, find x*, y*, and u*. Show it on the graph.
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