Assume your company produces good X using only two inputs, capital (K) and labor (L). Also, assume L is measured on the vertical axis and K on the horizontal one. If the prices of inputs are PK=$30 and PL=15, and your company is behaving efficiently, what is the slope of the isoquant at the current input mix?

A. 1/2
B. -1/2
C. 2
D. -2


Answer: D

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