Texts: Ahmad buys two commodities X and Y, with the utility function: 𝑈(𝑋, 𝑌) = 4 ln(X) + 6 ln(Y). a) Which preference represents this function? And what does it imply (mean)? b) Determine Ahmad's optimal consumption bundle that maximizes his utility given his budget constraint PxX + PyY = M.
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