A(n)________ weight multiplies delayed utils to translate them into current utils.

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The correct term for this type of weight is "discount weight." It is used to adjust the value of delayed utils to account for the time value of money, giving them a lower value in current utils. This involves multiplying the delayed utils by a discount factor, which is higher the further into the future the utils are expected to arrive. This corresponds to a discount weight, which is used to downweight the value of future utils. Therefore, answer B, "discount" is the best choice.

A(n)________ Weight Multiplies Delayed Utils to Translate Them into Current