Bill is the only person on an island, and he has an endowment of 20 units of coconuts (C) and 5 units of water (W). His utility function is: U(C,W) = In(C) +2 ln(W) a) Find the marginal utility of C and W. b) Find the marginal rate of substitution when Bill consumes all of his endowment.

Bill is the only person on an island, and he has an endowment of 20 units of coconuts (C) and 5 units of water (W). His utility function is: U(C,W) = In(C) +2 ln(W) a) Find the marginal utility of C and W. b) Find the marginal rate of substitution when Bill consumes all of his endowment.

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