If MPP_X/P_X > MPP_Y/P_Y, the Firm Should Buy

question 56

Multiple Choice

If MPP_X/P_X > MPP_Y/P_Y, the firm should buy

• A)more of factor X and less of factor Y.
• B)less of factor X and more of factor Y.
• C)more of factor Y and the same amount of factor X.
• D)less of factor X and factor Y.
• E)more of factor X and factor Y.

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