If a Firm Is Using Labour and Capital Such That

question 28

Multiple Choice

If a firm is using labour and capital such that the MP of labour is two times the MP of capital,and the price of labour is four times the price of capital,the firm should ________ in order to minimize its costs of producing its output.

• A)increase capital and decrease labour
• B)decrease both capital and labour
• C)decrease capital and increase labour
• D)increase both labour and capital
• E)not alter its present factor mix

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with changes in the volume of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales revenue of a product and its variable costs, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Unprofitable Segment

An unprofitable segment is a division or part of a business that consistently generates losses instead of profits.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue.