By comparing the value of marginal product with the marginal cost per input, a firm can find the:

A. cost-maximizing quantity to hire.
B. revenue-maximizing quantity to hire.
C. output-maximizing quantity to hire.
D. profit-maximizing quantity to hire.


Answer: D

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