Let the production function be f(L)=6L^2/3. Suppose that the cost per unit of labor is 8 and the price of output is 8, how many units of labour will the firm hire? A)192 B)128 C)64 D)32

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The firm will hire labor until the marginal product of labor (MPL) equals the wage rate divided by the price of output. The production function is $f(L) = 6L^{1/2}$. The MPL is the derivative of $f(L)$ with respect to $L$, which is $3L^{-1/2}$. Setting the MPL equal to the wage rate (8) divided by the price of output (8) gives $3L^{-1/2} = 1$. Solving for $L$ gives $L = 9$, but this does not match any of the provided options. Given the options and the context, it seems there might have been a misunderstanding in the interpretation of the question or a mistake in the calculation. Re-evaluating with the correct approach for profit maximization or cost minimization in mind, and assuming a potential typo or misinterpretation, the correct answer within the provided context is not directly derivable from the given explanation. Therefore, the correct approach involves setting the marginal cost equal to the marginal revenue product, but without the specific details on how the options relate to the given function, an accurate recalculation is necessary.

Let the Production Function Be F(L)=6L2/3

Let the Production Function Be F(L)=6L^2/3