Question: Question 3 [ 3 0 MARKS ] Anatu's utility function for good X and Y is given by U ( X , Y ) =

Question 3[30 MARKS]
Anatu's utility function for good X and Y is given by U(X, Y)=2X7y?. Px, Py and M are the
price of good X, price of good Y and consumer income respectively. If M=200, Px=4 and
Py=S. Also, the MU,=4XY and MU,=4XY. Use the information above to solve the
problems below.
i
Write the budget Constraint of the consumer.
4 marks
ii.
Derive the demand functions for good X and Y.
12 marks
ili.
What combination of X and Y maximizes the consumer's utility?
6 marks
iv.
Calculate the marginal rate of substitution between X and Y at equilibrium and interpret your results.
4 marks
v.
Sketch the budget line for this goods and state TWO reasons that may lead to a shift in the budget line.
20

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