Sam is going to Baltimore for the day to watch his favorite baseball team (Orioles). Sam loves his Orioles, but he is addicted to drinking beer (B) and eating hotdogs (D) while watching his team. His utility function is: U = (B*D)1/2 Suppose Sam has $50 to spend on beer and hotdogs. Beer costs $5 a mug and a hotdog costs $ 4. What is the combination of beer and hotdogs that yield the highest utility?
Sam is going to Baltimore for the day to watch his favorite baseball team (Orioles). Sam loves his Orioles, but he is addicted to drinking beer (B) and eating hotdogs (D) while watching his team. His utility function is: U = (B*D)1/2 Suppose Sam has $50 to spend on beer and hotdogs. Beer costs $5 a mug and a hotdog costs $ 4. What is the combination of beer and hotdogs that yield the highest utility?
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