Suppose we are given that the value of a particular utility function is a constant. That is, U(X,Y) = c. Then, the total derivative of this relation is:

A. (?U/?X)dX + (?U/?Y)dY = c.
B. (?U/?X)dX + (?U/?Y)dY = 0.
C. (?Y/?X)dU + (?X/?Y)dU = c.
D. (?Y/?X)dX + (?X/?Y)dY = 0.


Answer: B

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