The Production Function Is F(x₁, X₂) = ₁

question 7

Multiple Choice

The production function is f(x₁, x₂) = _1
2. If the price of factor 1 is $12 and the price of factor 2 is $24, in what proportions should the firm use factors 1 and 2 if it wants to maximize profits?

• A) x₁ = x₂.
• B) x₁ = 0.50x₂.
• C) x₁ = 2x₂.
• D) x₁ = 24x₂.
• E) We can't tell without knowing the price of the output.

Understand the importance of risk adjustment in capital budgeting and the use of appropriate discount rates.

Relate the concept of risk aversion from portfolio theory to capital budgeting decisions.

Evaluate the value of rough estimates of probability distribution of project NPV or IRR over point estimates.

Understand and apply scenario and decision tree analysis in capital budgeting.

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