Which of the following is an example of an investment in physical capital?

A. A firm pays for workers to take college classes.
B. A chemical firm employs chemists to develop new chemicals.
C. A firm trains workers to operate new machinery.
D. A firm purchases new equipment for a manufacturing process.


Answer: D

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What will be an ideal response?

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