The UJava Espresso Stand Needs Two Inputs, Labor and Coffee

question 42

Multiple Choice

The UJava espresso stand needs two inputs, labor and coffee beans, to produce its only output, espresso.Producing an espresso always requires the same amount of coffee beans and the same amount of time.Which of the following production functions would appropriately describe the production process at UJava, where B represents ounces of coffee beans, and L represents hours of labor?

• A)Q =B^0.60L^0.40.
• B)Q = B/2 + L/2.
• C)Q = min(2B, 60L).
• D)Q = 0.5B + 0.5L^0.5.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Bananas

A common type of fruit that is elongated and curved, with soft flesh rich in starch covered by a rind, which may be green, yellow, or brown when ripe.

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A mathematical representation of how a collection of goods and services maps onto a level of utility or satisfaction for an individual or household.

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