If a Firm Is Hiring Variable Resources D and F $\mathrm{MRP} D / \operatorname{MRC} D=\mathrm{MRP} F / \mathrm{MRC} F=1$

question 34

Multiple Choice

If a firm is hiring variable resources D and F in imperfectly competitive input markets, it will maximize profits by employing D and F in such quantifies that

• A)\(\mathrm{MRP} D / \operatorname{MRC} D=\mathrm{MRP} F / \mathrm{MRC} F=1\)
• B) MRP_D / MRC_D = MRP_F / MRC_F.
• C) MRP_D / P_D = MRP_F / P_F = 1.
• D) MRP_D / P_D = MRP_F / P_F.

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