Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Economics Question 29

Practice objective / multiple choice question 29 from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Economics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 29 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • ECONOMICS • objective

A firm uses the production function Q = L^{0.5}K^{0.5} (where L is labour and K is capital). The wage rate is ₦10 per unit of labour and the rental rate of capital is ₦40 per unit. The firm wants to produce Q = 100 units at minimum cost. Determine the cost‑minimising quantities of labour and capital and the minimum total cost.

Answer Options

A. L=250, K=40, Cost=4100
B. L=100, K=100, Cost=5000
Correct Answer C. L=200, K=50, Cost=4000
D. L=141.4, K=70.7, Cost=4243
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
L=200, K=50, Cost=4000

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2021 Economics Question 29. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Economics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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