List the Critical Values of the Related Function $$\frac { 2 } { x ^ { 2 } + 1 } \geq \frac { 4 } { 4 x ^ { 2 } + 3 }$$

question 46

Multiple Choice

List the critical values of the related function. Then solve the inequality.
- $$\frac { 2 } { x ^ { 2 } + 1 } \geq \frac { 4 } { 4 x ^ { 2 } + 3 }$$

• A) No critical values; \(( - \infty , \infty )\)
• B) \(2 ; ( - \infty , 2 ]\)
• C) No critical values; \(\varnothing\)
• D) \(4 ; [ 4 , \infty )\)

Understand and apply the concept of utility functions in economic decision-making.

Calculate the maximum amount individuals are willing to pay for a good given their utility functions and budget constraints.

Demonstrate how to find Pareto optimal allocations of resources between public and private goods.

Analyze how changes in individuals' budgets affect their willingness to pay for goods.

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