Suppose a Firm Employs Two Kinds of Inputs, Capital at $100

question 74

Multiple Choice

Suppose a firm employs two kinds of inputs, capital at $100 per unit, and labour at $25 per unit. If the marginal product of capital is 50, then the firm should in order to minimize its production costs.

• A) not change its current factor use
• B) employ more labour and more capital
• C) employ more labour and less capital
• D) employ more capital and less labour
• E) There is insufficient information to make a recommendation.

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