Josephine's utility function is U(x, y) = y + 5x^.5. She has 1 unit of x and 2 units of y. If her consumption of x is reduced to zero, how much y must she have in order to be exactly as well off as before? A) 14 units B) 9 units C) 11 units D) 7 units E) None of the above.

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The Answer of Josephine's utility function is U(x, y) = y + 5x^.5. She has 1 unit of x and 2 units of y. If her consumption of x is reduced to zero, how much y must she have in order to be exactly as well off as before? A) 14 units B) 9 units C) 11 units D) 7 units E) None of the above.

Josephine's Utility Function Is U(x, Y) = Y + 5x