Given the Following Utility Function, U(x₁,x₂)= X₁ * X₂, Which

question 22

Multiple Choice

Given the following utility function, U(x₁,x₂) = x₁ * x₂, which of the following does not represent the same preference ordering:

• A)x₁x₂ + 15.
• B)(x₁x₂)².
• C)x₁ + x₂.
• D)x₁x₂ - 1000.

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