Post Utme Afe Babalola University 2018 Economics Question 9

Practice objective / multiple choice question 9 from the 2018 Post Utme Afe Babalola University Economics examination.

Post Utme Afe Babalola University 2018 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 9 POST_UTME_AFE_BABALOLA_UNIVERSITY • 2018 • ECONOMICS • objective

A farmer produces wheat and corn on a 100-hectare farm. The marginal revenue product of wheat is ₦200 per hectare and the marginal revenue product of corn is ₦150 per hectare. If the farmer's opportunity \cost of producing wheat is ₦100 per hectare and the opportunity \cost of producing corn is ₦80 per hectare, find the optimal allocation of land to wheat and corn.

Answer Options

A. 50 hectares of wheat, 50 hectares of corn
Correct Answer B. 60 hectares of wheat, 40 hectares of corn
C. 70 hectares of wheat, 30 hectares of corn
D. 80 hectares of wheat, 20 hectares of corn
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
60 hectares of wheat, 40 hectares of corn

About This Question

This is Post Utme Afe Babalola University 2018 Economics Question 9. It is one of the objective questions from the 2018 Post Utme Afe Babalola University Economics examination.

Master the Exam!

You've seen a preview, but there are thousands more questions plus AI tutor to break down complex solutions.

Unlock Full Access Available for Android & Windows
Chat with Support