Output for a Simple Production Process Is Given by Q

question 23

Multiple Choice

Output for a simple production process is given by Q = 2KL, where K denotes capital, and L denotes labor. The price of capital is $25 per unit and capital is fixed at 8 units in the short run. The price of labor is $5 per unit. What is the variable cost of producing 80 units of output?

• A)$200
• B)$33
• C)$25
• D)$85

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