Suppose That the Price P (In Dollars)to Purchase a Used $\frac { \partial P } { \partial C } ?$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the price P (in dollars) to purchase a used car is a function of C, its original cost (in dollars) , and its age A (in years) .So P = f(C,A) . What is the sign of $\frac { \partial P } { \partial C } ?$

• A)Positive
• B)Negative

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Definitions:

Common Stock

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Long-Term Liabilities

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Date of Acquisition

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