2. Suppose Sean's preferences for X and Y (the only two goods available for consumption) are described by the "atypical"
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2. Suppose Sean's preferences for X and Y (the only two goods available for consumption) are described by the "atypical" utility function U=X+3Y. Which of the following statements correctly characterizes this function? a) Sean views both X and Y as "bad" goods. b) As Sean consumes more X, his utility falls. c) The marginal utility of X is negative. d) As Sean consumes more X, the marginal utility of X falls. e) This function does not exhibit diminishing marginal utility of X.
2. Suppose Sean's preferences for X and Y (the only two goods available for consumption) are described by the "atypical" utility function U=X+3Y. Which of the following statements correctly characterizes this function? a) Sean views both X and Y as "bad" goods. b) As Sean consumes more X, his utility falls. c) The marginal utility of X is negative. d) As Sean consumes more X, the marginal utility of X falls. e) This function does not exhibit diminishing marginal utility of X.