Let $f ( x , y , z ) = 2 z \ln \left( x ^ { 2 } y z \right)$

question 147

Multiple Choice

Let $f ( x , y , z ) = 2 z \ln \left( x ^ { 2 } y z \right)$ . Find $f _ { z } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } , 1,4 \right)$ .

• A)0
• B) \(2 \ln 2\)
• C)12
• D)2
• E)4
• F) \(\ln 2\)
• G)16
• H)8

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