Work out Partial Derivative
A partial derivative changes one variable while holding the other independent variables constant.
Formula: ∂f/∂x = lim(h→0)[f(x+h,y)−f(x,y)] ÷ h
A calculator can make the arithmetic faster, but the assumptions still matter. Check whether the result is a percentage, currency amount, ratio, or rate before comparing it with another figure.
Use the displayed formula as a quick audit trail when checking a result or explaining it to someone else.