Suppose pigs (P) can be fed corn-based feed (C) or soybean-based feed (S) such that the productionfunction is P = 20 + 55. If the price of corn feed is $4 and the price of soybean feed is $5, what is thecostminimizing feed combination producing P = 200?

Suppose pigs (P) can be fed corn-based feed (C) or soybean-based feed (S) such that the production function is P = 2C - 55. If the price of corn feed is $4 and the price of soybean feed is $5, what is the costminimizing feed combination producing P = 200?

Suppose pigs (P) can be fed corn-based feed (C) or soybean-based feed (S) such that the production function is P = 2C - 55. If the price of corn feed is $4 and the price of soybean feed is $5, what is the costminimizing feed combination producing P = 200?

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