The Equation for the Marginal Rate of Substitution of Good $\Delta$

question 19

Multiple Choice

The equation for the marginal rate of substitution of good X for good Y (that is, MRS_XY) is given by:

• A) \(\Delta\)U(X,Y)/\(\Delta\)X.
• B) -\(\Delta\)Y/\(\Delta\)X.
• C) \(\Delta\)Y × \(\Delta\)X.
• D) -X/Y.

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