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A Iqbal production function takes the form: Q = min [5L, 6K]. What are the optimum values for L and K to produce an output level (Q) of 30 units? A. L = 6 and K = 0 B. K = 5 and L = 0 C. K = 5 and L = 6 D. Answer cannot be established without knowing the cost of L and K inputs
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