If Utility Is Given By $U ( x , y ) = x ^ { 2 } + 2 x y + y ^ { 2 }$

question 10

Multiple Choice

If utility is given by $U ( x , y ) = x ^ { 2 } + 2 x y + y ^ { 2 }$ ,this person's indifference curves are

• A)parabolas.
• B)hyperbolas.
• C)concentric circles.
• D)straight lines.

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