Automated Labs uses 5 workers and 200 machines to produce its product. The MP of the last worker is 2 units of output/day; the MP of the last machine is 400 units of output/day. The daily paid for each worker is $100 and the rental of each machine is $300/day.
a) What is the MP per dollar spent on a worker?
b) What is the MP per dollar spent on machine?
c) Are workers and machines being utilized in the cost-minimizing manner?