A firm's production function is *= 4z + 8y - 3z2-2ry-3y? and its maximum output capacity is 2z +y = 15. What would be the estimation of the effect on profit if output capacity is expanded by 1 unit?

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A firm's production function is
4x + 8y-3z2- 2ry - 3y?
and its maximum output capacity is 2x +y = 15.
What would be the estimation of the effect on profit if output capacity is expanded by 1 unit?
Transcribed Image Text:A firm's production function is 4x + 8y-3z2- 2ry - 3y? and its maximum output capacity is 2x +y = 15. What would be the estimation of the effect on profit if output capacity is expanded by 1 unit?
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