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31 March, 06:08

Linda consumes two goods: x and y, has preferences that are smooth and maximizers are always interior, and income W=$150. If px=$25 and py=$5, what is the marginal rate of transformation of y into x (MRTxy) at her optimal bundle?

a. - 1/2

b. - 5

c. 1/5

d. - 3

e. 7/2

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  1. 31 March, 07:39
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    Marginal rate of transformation = - 5

    Explanation:

    Marginal rate of transformation is the rate at which one good can be transformed into another in a 2 product economy given a certain amount of resources.

    We are asked to calculate marginal rate of transformation of y into x.

    The formula we will use is

    Marginal rate by transformation = (change in Y) / change in x

    Income = $150

    Price of x = $25

    Price of y = $5

    If we were to produce only x from income we will have = 150/25 = 6

    If we were to produce only y from income = 150/5 = 30

    To gain 30 units of y we will have to forgo 6 units of x

    Marginal rate of transformation = 30/-6

    Marginal rate of transformation = - 5
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