Suppose the preferences of an individual are represented by a quasilinear utility function U (x, y) = 6√√x + 2y Let px = 1, Py = 4, and I = 60.

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Suppose the preferences of an individual are represented by a quasilinear utility function
U (x, y) = 6√x + 2y
Let px = 1, Py = 4, and I = 60.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose the preferences of an individual are represented by a quasilinear utility function U (x, y) = 6√x + 2y Let px = 1, Py = 4, and I = 60.
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