Greg has the following utility function:u=x63x937. He has an income of $66.00, and he faces these prices: (P₁-P2) (10.00, 5.00). Suppose that the price of xy increases by $1.00. Calculate the compensating variation for this price change. Give your answer to two decimals.

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Greg has the following utility function: u = x063x937. He has an income of $66.00, and he faces these prices:
(P₁-P2) = (10.00, 5.00). Suppose that the price of xy increases by $1.00. Calculate the compensating variation for this price change.
Give your answer to two decimals.
Transcribed Image Text:Greg has the following utility function: u = x063x937. He has an income of $66.00, and he faces these prices: (P₁-P2) = (10.00, 5.00). Suppose that the price of xy increases by $1.00. Calculate the compensating variation for this price change. Give your answer to two decimals.
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