A Firm Sells Two Goods X and Y)that Are Related

question 17

Multiple Choice

A firm sells two goods X and Y) that are related in consumption.The estimated demand and cost conditions are: What are the profit-maximizing levels of output for the two goods?

• A) = 20, = 10
• B) = 41, = 24
• C) = 56, = 24
• D) = 51, = 74
• E)none of the above

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