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Question 7: Consider a utility function u(X1 , X) = 2X1 + X2. 1. What is the optimal bundle withp and income m? 2. What is the optimal bundle with p6,3, and income 30?

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7(1 + 37(2-30 ラ %, = 10-224 baconよ。 尢早 İ> @^- 2 2 7x hen

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