The total derivative of function xy is A. xdy + ydx B. xdx + ydy C. dx + dy D. dxdy

xdy + ydx
xdx + ydy
dx + dy
dxdy

The correct answer is A. xdy + ydx.

The total derivative of a function of two variables is the sum of the partial derivatives of the function with respect to each variable. In this case, the function is $xy$, and the partial derivatives are $x\frac{dy}{dx}$ and $y\frac{dx}{dy}$. Therefore, the total derivative is $x\frac{dy}{dx} + y\frac{dx}{dy}$, which can also be written as $xdy + ydx$.

Option B is incorrect because it does not include the partial derivative of $y$ with respect to $x$. Option C is incorrect because it does not include the partial derivative of $x$ with respect to $y$. Option D is incorrect because it is not the total derivative of a function of two variables.

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