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a
To plot:
Graphical representation of production frontier.
a
Explanation of Solution
The utility function is given by as-
The budget line is given as:
With the help of Langraingian expression this problem can be explained as:
Taking the differentials w.r.t x,y and
Demand for x is given by:
Demand for y is given as:
His or her demand for x and y depends on relative prices of these value.
Graph 1
Introduction:
Utility is the amount of satisfaction derived for consumption of goods or services. It is usually measured in utils.
b)
To find:
Quantity of x and y to be produced.
b)
Explanation of Solution
The total available goods are 1000. From the equilibrium condition is given as-
Now put this value of x in the budget equation:
Now put this value of x in the budget equation:
Here
The total endowment is 1000. So, y = 500 and x = 500
Introduction:
Indifference curve is a curve which represents combination of goods which gives equal satisfaction.
c)
To know:
RPT and price ratio of
c)
Explanation of Solution
For this
The equation shows the pareto optimal allocation. It is given that
y = 500 and x = 500
The price ratio can be calculated as follows:
This expression shows pareto efficient condition.
Introduction:
Marginal Rate of technical substitution is the rate at which one factor of input can be substituted for another input, output remaining same. It shows efficiency of inputs for productivity.
Indifference curve is a curve which represents combination of goods which gives equal satisfaction.
d)
To find:
Price ratio and MRS.
d)
Explanation of Solution
Suppose total amount of the product be allocated between x and y with respect to x=600 and y = 400. The given utility function is given as:
So, the MRS is given as:
It is known that marginal rate of substitution is equal to price ratio = 0.67
Introduction:
Marginal Rate of technical substitution is the rate at which one factor of input can be substituted for another input, output remaining same. It shows efficiency of inputs for productivity.
Indifference curve is a curve which represents combination of goods which gives equal satisfaction.
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