Evaluate the Expression for the Given Values $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { a ^ { 2 } } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { b ^ { 2 } }$

question 134

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression for the given values. $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { a ^ { 2 } } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { b ^ { 2 } }$ for $x = - 9 , y = - 12 , a = 5 , b = - 5$

• A) 13
• B) 9
• C) 11
• D) 6
• E) 10

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Monopolistically Competitive

Refers to a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, or insurance.

Short Run

A period in economics during which at least one input is fixed, limiting the ability of a firm to adjust its production levels.

Monopolistically Competitive

refers to a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power and promotional differentiation.