The production function for a competitive firm is Q = K.5L.5. The firm sells its output at a price of $10, and can hire labor at a wage of $5. Capital is fixed at 25 units. The profit-maximizing quantity of labor is:

A. 1.
B. 10.
C. 2.
D. None of the answers are correct.


Answer: D

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