The production function is f (L, M) = 5L1/2M1/2, where L is the number of units of labor and M is the number of machines. If the amounts of both factors can be varied and if the cost of labor is $9 per unit and the cost of using machines is $64 per machine, then the total cost of producing 12 units of output is a.         $438. b.         $108. c.         $576. d.         $115.20. e.         $57.60.

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