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Question 3.4.3: Andy purchases only two goods, apples (q1) and kumquats (q2)...

Andy purchases only two goods, apples (q_1) and kumquats (q_2). He has an income of $40 and can buy apples at $2 per pound and kumquats at $4 per pound. His utility function is U(q_1, q_2) = 3q_1 + 5q_2. What is his marginal utility for apples, and what is his marginal utility for kumquats? What bundle of apples and kumquats should he purchase to maximize his utility? Why?

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