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Lindsay Van Daele
on Oct 14, 2024
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recall that Casper's utility function is 3x y, where x is his consumption of cocoa and y is his consumption of cheese.If the total cost of x units of cocoa is x2, the price of cheese is $8, and Casper's income is $184, how many units of cocoa will he consume?
A) 9
B) 12
C) 23
D) 11
E) 24
Utility Function
A representation of an individual’s preference ordering over a set of outcomes, quantifying the satisfaction or happiness derived.
Cocoa
A powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, used in the making of chocolate, as well as in baking and in beverages.
Consumption
The use of goods and services by households or individuals.
- Learn about the influence of prices and income on the purchasing behavior of consumers.
- Assess utility functions to figure out the right consumption quantities.
- Explore the relationship between utility maximization and demand function for assorted commodities.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn about the influence of prices and income on the purchasing behavior of consumers.
- Assess utility functions to figure out the right consumption quantities.
- Explore the relationship between utility maximization and demand function for assorted commodities.