10. which of the utility function U=5x+3y^2. the indifference curves for this utility function.  @) will have a constant marginal rate of substitution of x for y as x increases.  B) will have an increasing marginal rate of substitution of x for y as x increases.  please explain

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10. which of the utility function U=5x+3y^2. the indifference curves for this utility function. 

@) will have a constant marginal rate of substitution of x for y as x increases. 

B) will have an increasing marginal rate of substitution of x for y as x increases. 

please explain 

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