Kamau's utility function for watching football (F) and drinking a soda (S) is given by the function (F,S)=F²S . Last month, the price of a football ticket was Ksh.100 and the price of Soda was Ksh.25. This month the price of soda has risen to Ksh.37.5, the price of a football ticet has remained the same. For both months, Kamau's income has remained to be Ksh750. Calculate Kamau's CS, CV and EV.

Kamau's utility function for watching football (F) and drinking a soda (S) is given by the function (F,S)=F²S . Last month, the price of a football ticket was Ksh.100 and the price of Soda was Ksh.25. This month the price of soda has risen to Ksh.37.5, the price of a football ticet has remained the same. For both months, Kamau's income has remained to be Ksh750. Calculate Kamau's CS, CV and EV.

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