The expansion path of a firm gives five different quantities of output such as 10,20,30,40 and 50 units; and the price of labor is $25 and the price of capital is $100 per unit. The table shows the long-run costs of the firm at given quantities of output.   Q L K LTC( $) LAC( $) LMC ($) 10 64 20 3600 360 360 20 120 40 7000 350 340 30 200 58 10800 360 380 40 288 80 15200 380 440 50 440 90 20000 400 480   a.      With the help of graph, analyze the properties of LAC and LMC b.      Interpret and evaluate the numerical and graphical data and illustrate the relationship between LAC and LMC

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The expansion path of a firm gives five different quantities of output such as 10,20,30,40 and 50 units; and the price of labor is $25 and the price of capital is $100 per unit. The table shows the long-run costs of the firm at given quantities of output.

 

Q

L

K

LTC( $)

LAC( $)

LMC ($)

10

64

20

3600

360

360

20

120

40

7000

350

340

30

200

58

10800

360

380

40

288

80

15200

380

440

50

440

90

20000

400

480

 

a.      With the help of graph, analyze the properties of LAC and LMC

b.      Interpret and evaluate the numerical and graphical data and illustrate the relationship between LAC and LMC 

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