Figure 10.1 depicts a firm's marginal revenue product curve. If the firm maximizes its profit and the hourly wage is $12, how many hours of labor will the firm demand?

A. smaller than 30 hours
B. between 30 hours and 40 hours
C. between 40 hours and 50 hours
D. greater than 50 hours


Answer: C

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