utility function
Problem 3. If the utility function for the consumer is:
U = min{10 x1, 50 x2}
P1= 4 , P2=6 and I=2,000
Refer to Problem 3. The indifference curve associated with this utility function is:
| a) straight line completely flat |
| b) convex to the origin |
| c) straight line with negative slope |
| d) L-shaped line |
Homework Answers
Answer is d) L-shaped line
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