Consider a firm, using capital (K) and labor (L) in the production process, that wants to expand production. Suppose MPK = 400. The cost of capital is r = 80, and the wage rate is w = 10. The firm would use more labor to expand production only if the marginal product of labor is greater than _____. Provide your answer as a whole number.

Consider a firm, using capital (K) and labor (L) in the production process, that wants to expand production. Suppose MPK = 400. The cost of capital is r = 80, and the wage rate is w = 10. The firm would use more labor to expand production only if the marginal product of labor is greater than _____. Provide your answer as a whole number.

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