Find the Average Rate of Change of the Function From x

question 80

Multiple Choice

Find the average rate of change of the function from $$x _ { 1 } = 1 \text { to } x _ { 2 } = 3 \text {. }$$ $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 3 x ^ { 2 } - x$$

• A) The average rate of change from \(x _ { 1 } = 1\) to \(x _ { 2 } = 3\) is 3 .
• B) The average rate of change from \(x _ { 1 } = 1\) to \(x _ { 2 } = 3\) is 5 .
• C) The average rate of change from \(x _ { 1 } = 1\) to \(x _ { 2 } = 3\) is 19 .
• D) The average rate of change from \(x _ { 1 } = 1\) to \(x _ { 2 } = 3\) is \(- 5\).
• E) The average rate of change from \(x _ { 1 } = 1\) to \(x _ { 2 } = 3\) is 0 .

Explain the law of diminishing marginal returns.

Assess the impact of technology on labor productivity and the production function.

Identify factors that influence labor productivity.

Distinguish between increases in physical and human capital.

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