A firm produces two different kinds A and B of a commodity.The daily cost of producing x units of A and y units of B is C(x,y)=20(x^2+xy+y^2).Suppose that the firm sells all at a price per unit of 240 for A and 180 for B. 1)find the daily production level that maximizes profit and confirm its maximum. 2)Suppose the firm is required to produce exactly 5 units in all.what are now the optimal production level of x and y.

A firm produces two different kinds A and B of a commodity.The daily cost of producing x units of A and y units of B is C(x,y)=20(x^2+xy+y^2).Suppose that the firm sells all at a price per unit of 240 for A and 180 for B. 1)find the daily production level that maximizes profit and confirm its maximum. 2)Suppose the firm is required to produce exactly 5 units in all.what are now the optimal production level of x and y.

Microeconomic Theory

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Chapter16: Labor Markets

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