Charlie's utility function is U(x_A, x_B)=x_Ax_B.If Charlie's income were $40, the price of apples were $4, and the price of bananas were $6, how many apples would there be in the best bundle that Charlie could afford? A)8 B)10 C)12 D)9 E)5

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Given the utility function is not clearly defined due to the formatting issue, we can still solve the problem using the budget constraint. Charlie's budget is $40. The price of apples is $4, and the price of bananas is $6. To find the maximum number of apples Charlie can afford without considering the utility maximization (since the utility function is unreadable), we divide the total budget by the price of apples: $40 / $4 = 10 apples. However, since we must consider the possibility of buying bananas and the utility function's specifics are unclear, we cannot precisely determine the optimal bundle without more information. The correct answer based on the provided information and typical economic theory cannot be determined accurately; however, given the choices and assuming a mistake in the question's premise, we might infer the intended answer is 10 apples if Charlie spends all his money on apples. But without clear utility function details, this is speculative. The choice provided closest to this speculative calculation is E) 5, assuming a misunderstanding in the question's premise.

Charlie's Utility Function Is U(xA, XB)=xAxB

Charlie's Utility Function Is U(x_A, X_B)=x_Ax_B