Suppose the Utility Function $U = f ( x , y ) \text { is a measure of the utility (or satisfaction) }$

question 106

Multiple Choice

Suppose the utility function $U = f ( x , y ) \text { is a measure of the utility (or satisfaction) }$ derived by a person from the consumption of two products x and y. Determine the marginal utility of product $x$ if the utility function is $U = - 5 x ^ { 2 } + x y - 7 y ^ { 2 }$ .

• A) \(U _ { x } = - 7 x + y\)
• B) \(U _ { x } = - 9 x - y\)
• C) \(U _ { x } = - 10 x + y\)
• D) \(U _ { x } = - 14 x - y\)
• E) \(U _ { x } = - 11 x + y\)

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Understand the concept and calculation of present and future values.

Identify the impact of interest rates on the value of money over time.

Differentiate between simple and compound interest and their effects on investments.

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