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(a)
To calculate: The number of units of X must be purchased to retain the same level of utility if the consumer purchases 9 units of Y. Suppose that the utility function for two goods X and Y is given by
(b)
To calculate: The number of units of Y must be purchased to retain the same level of utility if the consumer purchases 81 units of X. Suppose that the utility function for two goods X and Y is given by
(c)
To graph: The indifference curve for the utility level found in parts (a) and (b). Use the graph to confirm the answers to parts (a) and (b). Suppose that the utility function for two goods X and Y is given by
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