Find the quantities of each product that the consumer should buy, subject to the budget, that will allow maximum satisfaction. That is, find values of x and y that maximize U = f(x,y), subject to xpy + ypy = 1. Assume that such a maximum exists. U=x°y°: Px =2, py = 3, 1= 60 (x³y³ +0) The values that maximize U are x= and y =| (Simplify your answers.)

Find the quantities of each product that the consumer should buy, subject to the budget, that will allow maximum satisfaction. That is, find values of x and y that maximize U = f(x,y), subject to xpy + ypy = 1. Assume that such a maximum exists. U=x°y°: Px =2, py = 3, 1= 60 (x³y³ +0) The values that maximize U are x= and y =| (Simplify your answers.)

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