If the firm intends to produce 40 units, the cost minimizing K,L combination will be: a. (30,40) b. (20,30) c. (80,120) d. (120,80)

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Consider a Leontief production function Q = Min (K/2, L/3). Price of K is 3 and price of L is 2. If the firm intends to produce 40 units, the cost minimizing K,L combination will be: a. (30,40) b. (20,30) c. (80,120) d. (120,80) 

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