1/3 U(qı, q2) = qi'° + ", 1/3 where q, is the number of cups of tea and q2 is the number of cookies. Select all that applies:

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Goluki's preferences are given by the following utility function:
1/3
U(q1, 42) =
1/3
+ 92
where q, is the number of cups of tea and q2 is the number of cookies.
Select all that applies:
a) Her preferences satisfy "more is better"
b) Her indifference curves are L-shaped
c) Her income-consumption curve is upward sloping but not a straight line
d) Cookies is a normal good for her
e) Her demand function for cookies is a downward sloping but not a straight line
f) Her Engel curve for tea is upward sloping straight line
g) none of the above
Transcribed Image Text:Goluki's preferences are given by the following utility function: 1/3 U(q1, 42) = 1/3 + 92 where q, is the number of cups of tea and q2 is the number of cookies. Select all that applies: a) Her preferences satisfy "more is better" b) Her indifference curves are L-shaped c) Her income-consumption curve is upward sloping but not a straight line d) Cookies is a normal good for her e) Her demand function for cookies is a downward sloping but not a straight line f) Her Engel curve for tea is upward sloping straight line g) none of the above
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however, option e mentions upward sloping straight line, did you simply mean upward sloping curve or you meant upward sloping straight line. Please also let me know if option F is correct

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