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12 April, 07:32

A firm determines that it can hire one more worker at a wage of $80 per day, and its MRP would increase by $100 for the day. The firm also determines that it can rent one more piece of capital equipment at a cost of $200 per day, and its MRP would increase by $250 for the day. In order to maximize profit, the firm should

a. hire one more worker but not rent a piece of equipment

b. hire one more worker and also rent a piece of equipment

c. reduce the number of workers and rent more equipment

d. rent one piece of equipment but not hire a worker

e. reduce the amount of equipment and hire more workers

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  1. 12 April, 08:01
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    d. rent one piece of equipment but not hire a worker.

    Explanation:

    when firm rents the equipment then the MRP is "250" which is higher than hiring one more worker, Therefore, the firm only rent one equipment will not hire any worker.
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