Write Alia's utility function and draw some of her indifference curves. If Px=$2, Py=$4, and I=$24, how much of each type of taco will Aila purchase What if Roberto's tacos go on sale for $2 each?

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Alia only likes tacos, which she buys from two local restaurants - Alberto's and Roberto's – so let's define
good x=Alberto's tacos and good y=Roberto's tacos. But let's face it, Roberto's is the best, and we would
have to offer Alia 3 Alberto's tacos in order to convince her to give up 2 Roberto's tacos, regardless of
how much she is currently consuming.
a) Write Alia's utility function and draw some of her indifference curves.
b) If Px=$2, Py=$4, and I=$24, how much of each type of taco will Aila purchase?
c) What if Roberto's tacos go on sale for $2 each?
Transcribed Image Text:Alia only likes tacos, which she buys from two local restaurants - Alberto's and Roberto's – so let's define good x=Alberto's tacos and good y=Roberto's tacos. But let's face it, Roberto's is the best, and we would have to offer Alia 3 Alberto's tacos in order to convince her to give up 2 Roberto's tacos, regardless of how much she is currently consuming. a) Write Alia's utility function and draw some of her indifference curves. b) If Px=$2, Py=$4, and I=$24, how much of each type of taco will Aila purchase? c) What if Roberto's tacos go on sale for $2 each?
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Utility Function: Ultility function measures the satisfaction level of a consumer while he/she consumes a normal good to satisfy his /her utility level.

Indiffrence Curve: It is measured as bundle of goods (generally taken as two goods) where combination of two goods gives the consumer same utility or satisfaction level.

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