The Diagram Below Shows the MRP Curve for a Firm

question 116

Multiple Choice

The diagram below shows the MRP curve for a firm producing copper plumbing pipe.The factor of production being considered here is hours of labour. FIGURE 13-1
-Refer to Figure 13-1.Suppose this firm has the marginal revenue product curve MRP₁.At a wage rate of $12,the profit-maximizing firm will hire ________ units of labour.

• A)100
• B)120
• C)140
• D)160
• E)180

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