Answer to Question #140676 in Microeconomics for Khushi

Question #140676

Neha and Sonam consume only Coke and Pepsi in a two person and two goods exchange economy. Neha

consumes these two goods in fixed proportions such that she consumes 2 bottles of coke with 1 bottle of Pepsi.

Sonam's utility function is given by U = 4P + 3C . In the economy, there is a total of 100 bottles of Pepsi and 200

bottles of Coke. If Neha initially had 60 bottles of Pepsi and 80 bottles of coke, then in the equilibrium position,

Sonam will consume:

A. between 50 to 60 bottles of Pepsi

B. between 52 to 60 bottles of Pepsi

C. between 54 to 60 bottles of Pepsi

D. between 56 to 60 bottles of Pepsi



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Expert's answer
2020-11-02T06:58:10-0500

If Neha initially had 60 bottles of Pepsi and 80 bottles of coke, then in the equilibrium position he will be ready to give to Sonam between 10 to 20 bottles of Pepsi. So, Sonam will consume between 50 to 60 bottles of Pepsi.

That's why the correct answer is A.



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