A Firm Uses Two Inputs, Labor (L) and Capital (K)

question 49

Multiple Choice

A firm uses two inputs, labor (L) and capital (K) in the production of umbrellas.It can invest $50,000 in the purchase of the two inputs annually.The firm hires 5 units of capital at $1,000 per unit.If the going annual wage rate is $4,500, calculate the number of workers employed by the firm.(Assume that the firm spends the entire budget on K and L.)

• A)10
• B)5
• C)15
• D)9

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Definitions:

Profitable

A financial status where the income generated from business activities exceeds the expenses, taxes, and costs associated with maintaining the business.

Marginal Revenue

The additional revenue that a company earns from selling one more unit of a product or service.

Marginal Cost

The rise in expense associated with the production of an extra unit of a product or service.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost divided by the quantity of output produced; it measures the variable cost per unit of output.