In Problem 9, When Farmer Hoglund Applies N Pounds of Fertilizer

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Multiple Choice

In Problem 9, when Farmer Hoglund applies N pounds of fertilizer per acre, the marginal product of fertilizer is bushels of corn. If the price of corn is $4 per bushel and the price of fertilizer is $.40 per pound, then how many pounds of fertilizer per acre should Farmer Hoglund use in order to maximize his profits?

• A) 360
• B) 94
• C) 180
• D) 368
• E) 200

Differentiate between various business structures and their characteristics.

Recognize the effects of interest rates on business investment decisions.

Understand the concepts of the average propensity to consume (APC) and save (APS).

Describe the importance of the capacity utilization rate in economic analysis.

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