Suppose that an indifference curve for two goods, X and Y, has the equation xy =400. (a)
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(a) If 25 units of X are purchased, how many units of Y must be purchased to remain on this indifference curve?
(b) Graph this indifference curve and confirm your results in part (a).
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Mathematical Applications for the Management Life and Social Sciences
ISBN: 978-1305108042
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