Suppose we are given a profit function Q = 12L.5K.5 . The price of labor is $6...
Suppose we are given a profit function Q = 12L.5K.5 . The price of labor is $6 per unit and the price of capital (K) is $7 per unit. The firm is interested in the optimal mix of inputs to minimize the cost of producing any level of output Q. In the optimal mix the ratio of labor to capital is ____ .
Hint: Write your answer to two decimal places. When discussing
ratios the convention is "ratio of a to b" is
a/b"
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Suppose we are given a profit function Q =
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