Consider the Following Production Function for a Firm Using Two

question 94

Multiple Choice

Consider the following production function for a firm using two inputs x and y,
Q=20x+14y- 2x²+2xy- y² where q denotes the quantity of output that is produced. The marginal (physical) product of x is:

• A)20+14y- 2x+2y.
• B)20+14y- 2x²+2xy.
• C)20- 4x+2y.
• D)20- 2x+2xy.

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