A firm is currently hiring capital and labor so that MPL/PL < MPK/PK. If the firm wishes to maximize profits it should hire

A. more capital and more labor.
B. more labor and less capital.
C. less labor and more capital.
D. less labor and less capital.


Answer: C

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