Question: 1. A firm operates two plants with the total cost schedules
TC1 = 62 + 0.00018q31 TC2 = 62 + 0.00018q32
and faces the demand schedule p = 2,360 - 0.15q. To maximize profits, how much should it produce in each plant?
2. A firm faces the production function Q = 0.8K0.4L0.3. It sells its output at a fixed price of £450 a unit and can buy the inputs K and L at £15 per unit and £8 per unit respectively. What input mix will maximize profit?