Taylor's preferences for goods x and y are given by the utility function U(x, y) = ln(x) + 3y. Use elasticity of demand to predict what will happen to her consumption of good x if the price of good x decreases by 12%. Assume an interior solution. a. 0 b. + 3% c. +6% d. + 12% e. +48%

Which statement is true about the elements of the interface of a presentation program? a. the status bar appears at the top of the page and displays options to style your slides. b. the tool bar displays the thumbnails of your presentation slides in the order they will appear in the presentation. c. rulers indicate the margins, tabs, and indents in a presentation slide. d. the document area provides a list of commands to create, format, and edit presentations.

Investment x offers to pay you $5,700 per year for 9 years, whereas investment y offers to pay you $8,300 per year for 5 years. if the discount rate is 6 percent, what is the present value of these cash flows? (do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) present value investment x $ investment y $ if the discount rate is 16 percent, what is the present value of these cash flows? (do not round intermediate calculations and round your answers to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) present value investment x $ investment y

Which two of the following are benefits of consumer programs