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