Suppose that a firm is producing in the short run with output given by: Q = 57L - L2 The firm hires labor at a wage of $32 per hour and sells the good in a competitive market at P = $41 per unit. Find the firm’s optimal use of labor. Enter as a value. ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER

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