An isoquant curve shows All the alternative combinations of two inputs that yield the same maximum total product All the alternative combinations of two products that can be produced by using a given set of input fully and in the best possible way. All the alternative combinations of two products among which a producer is indifferent because they yield the same profit. Both (b) and (c) .

Q: q = AB + B2 1. Find the expressions for the cost minimizing levels of A and B. You do not have to…

A: Given: q = AB + B2 Where A is = Labor input B, is = Capital input To Find: The expression for the…

Q: y= f(x1,x2)=x1ax2b Derive the equation for an isoquant curve.   If a=b=0.5 , the price of factor 1…

A: y= f(x1,x2)=x1ax2b a=b=0.5 the price of factor 1 is 12, the price of factor 2 is 3

Q: Suppose the Machine rental rate decreases from $20 per hour to $10 per hour, while the rental rate…

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Q: With the addition of the fourth unit of input, the marginal product is   Multiple Choice   10 and…

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Q: The law of diminishing returns happens when each additional unit of a variable input results in a…

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Q: Assuming labor is the only variable factor and paid at a constant wage rate ? show that the average…

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Q: A fixed proportion production function has isoquants convex O L-shaped

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Q: The maximum possible weekly average product of labor in the plant is

A: Formula for average product/output: Average product = Total product / Number of worker

Q: The table below shows the weekly relationship between output and number of workers for a factory…

A: (a) Number of workers Output MPL 0 0 NA 1 50 50 2 110 60 3 300 190 4 450 150 5 590…

Q: Suppose that instead the production function now is F (L, K) = 0.2L + 0.7K. The wage rate (price…

A: Isoquant could be a curve that illustrates all the potential mixtures of 2 parts that make a given…

Q: A firm's isoquant map is depicted below. Which of the following statements are true? K 25 20 15 10…

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Q: A computer company produces hardware and software using the same plant and labor. The total cost of…

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Q: The isoquants for inputs that are perfect complements for one another consist of a series of:

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Q: If the production function is F(K,L) = A * K0.4L0.6 then the Marginal Rate of Technical Substitution…

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Q: Whenever the total factor cost function and the total value of the product function are parallel to…

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Q: Which of the following is NOT an assumption of the production function?   Labor used in production…

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Q: Given the following production function, complete the missing values. Labour Quantity of chicken per…

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Q: y= f(x1,x2)=x1ax2b Derive the equation for an isoquant curve.   If a=b=0.5 , the price of factor 1…

A: y = x1ax2b x2b = y / (x1a) x2 = [y / (x1a)](1/b)

Q: The following table gives total output or total product as a func- tion of labor units used. LABOR…

A: Given Labor Total Output Marginal Output 0 0 0 1 5 5 2 9 4 3 12 3 4 14 2 5 15 1

Q: Over the positively sloped portion of the short-run average cost curve, the effect of productivity…

A: In the short-run , the average cost curve is the sum of total variable cost and total fixed cost.…

Q: Q47 In the long run, the law of diminishing marginal returns... a. Sometimes holds, depending on…

A: Option E Law of diminishing marginal returns shows that when an additional unit of production is…

Q: For K > 0 andL > 0, the production function F(K,L) = 2KL + K has a. increasing returns to scale b.…

A: It has given that, K > 0 and L > 0 Now,F(K,L)=2KL+KAs K>0 and L>0lets assume K=2 and…

Q: The production function f(L, K) =50k0.25 L0.75 exhibits increasing returns to scale. decreasing…

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Q: Starting from an initial optimal level of employment and output with well-behaved isoquants. Draw…

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Q: Suppose the Machine rental rate decreases from $20 per hour to $10 per hour, while the rental rate…

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Q: If the fixed input is the two hectare of land and the variable input is fertilizer explain how the…

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Q: The market for drones is perfectly competitive. Labor is the only variable input. The fixed cost is…

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Q: The change in the optimal capital-labor ration if both inputs are perfect complements in production…

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Q: The Marginal Rate of Technical Substitution for isoquants in a fixed-proportion production function…

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Q: An isoquant curve shows All the alternative combinations of two inputs that yield the same maximum…

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Q: true or false The closer an isoquant is to a straight line, the closer the inputs are to being…

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Q: Suppose isoquant curves are smooth and bend in towards the origin and the cost minimization point is…

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Q: When the input price is constant, the slope of the total factor cost function will also be constant.…

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Q: An isoquant represents combinations of inouts that: produce the same level of outout. produce…

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Q: Select the statement that is true. An isoquant divides the set of input bundles into three regions,…

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Q: As the marginal physical product of a variable input increases, the marginal cost decreases. a.…

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Q: A farmer raises apples using land (K) and labor (L), and has an output of ? (?,?) = ? 0.5 ? 0.5…

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Q: Question A: Determine the production function (TP) and the marginal production function (MP)…

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Q: Assume there is a linear isoquant where the input combination  K = 10, L = 0 produces Q = 100.…

A: We have Linear Isoquant, a*L+ b*K = QWhen L=0 and K = 10, Q = 100a(0) + b(10) = 100b = 10;Therefore,…

Q: Assume there is a linear isoquant where the input combination  K = 10, L = 0 produces Q = 100.…

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Q: tangency point between an isoquant and an isocost line identines a: The least costly combination of…

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Q: Assume there is a linear isoquant where the input combination  K = 10, L = 0 produces Q = 100.…

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Q: Draw the isoquant map, be precise for at least one isoquant line, carefully determine the gaps…

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Q: Illustrate and explain the concept of the least cost factor combination using isoquant curve and…

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