Ralph considers x and y to be perfect substitutes.
(a) Compute Ralph’s expenditure minimizing bundle of reaching a utility level of 10,
when the price of x is 2 and the price of y is 4.
(b) Argue that if the price of y is above 2 and the price of y rises, then his minimum
expenditure for reaching utility of 10 will not change.
(c) Argue that if the price of y is below the price of x and the price of y rises, his minimum expenditure of reaching utility of 10 will rise.
(d) Write out the expenditure minimising bundle(s) of x and y as they vary with the utility level you want to achieve and the prices of the two goods.
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