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Suppose a firm with a production function given by Q = 30K0.5L0.5 produces 1,500 units of output. The firm pays a wage of $40 per unit and pays a rental rate of capital of $640 per unit. How many units of labor and capital should the firm employ to minimize the cost of producing 1,500 units of output? (Note: Suppose a firm with a production function given by Q = 30K<sup>0.5</sup>L<sup>0.5</sup> produces 1,500 units of output. The firm pays a wage of $40 per unit and pays a rental rate of capital of $640 per unit. How many units of labor and capital should the firm employ to minimize the cost of producing 1,500 units of output? (Note:   )  A)  L = 200; K = 12.5 B)  L = 625; K = 4. C)  L = 275; K = 8.75 D)  L = 150; K = 10 )


A) L = 200; K = 12.5
B) L = 625; K = 4.
C) L = 275; K = 8.75
D) L = 150; K = 10

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