Solve the problem.The production function for a certain country is z = x0.6y0.7, where x stands for units of labor and y for units of capital. At present, x is 40 and y is 54. Use differentials to estimate the change in z if x becomes 43 and y becomes 58.

A. 14.46
B. 12.52
C. 16.69
D. 14.76


Answer: A

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