The Production Function for Laser Eye Surgery Is Given by Q

question 104

Multiple Choice

The production function for laser eye surgery is given by Q = 20K^0.5L^0.5, where Q is the number of laser eye surgeries performed per day, K is the number of eye surgery machines (which is fixed at 2 in the short run) , and L is the number of employees. The average product of labor for L = 9 is ____.

• A) 28.28
• B) 11.71
• C) 9.43
• D) 7.07

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Latent Learning

Learning that occurs without any obvious reinforcement of the behaviour or associations that are learned until there is a reason to demonstrate it.

Reflex

A rapid, automatic response to a stimulus, not requiring the involvement of consciousness, designed to protect the body or facilitate basic functions.

Insight Learning

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