4. A firm has a linear production function Q = 16L + 8K. The price of labor, w, is $6 per unit and the price of capital services, r, is $2 per unit. Find the optimal input combination given that the firm wishes to produce 320 units of output. Illustrate your answers with a diagram.
4. A firm has a linear production function Q = 16L + 8K. The price of labor, w, is $6 per unit and the price of capital services, r, is $2 per unit. Find the optimal input combination given that the firm wishes to produce 320 units of output. Illustrate your answers with a diagram.
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