A Firm with the Production Function F (X1, X2, X3

question 78

Multiple Choice

A firm with the production function f (x1, x2, x3, x4) = min{x1, x2, x3, x4} faces input prices w1 = $1, w2 = $2,w3 = $2, w4= $5 for factors 1, 2, 3, and 4.The firm must use at least 17 units of factor 2.The lowest cost at which it can produce 100 units of output is

• A)$1,000.
• B)$400.
• C)$317.
• D)$615.
• E)$300.

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Definitions:

Inelastic Demand

A situation where the demand for a good or service is not significantly changed by alterations in its price.

Elasticity of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, indicating how sensitive consumers are to price changes.

Price Discrimination

The strategy of selling the same product or service at different prices to different groups of consumers, based on their willingness or ability to pay.

Profits

The financial gain obtained when revenues from sales exceed the costs associated with production and selling the goods or services.