The production function for a company is 
, where P is the amount produced given x units of labor and y units of equipment. Each unit of labor costs $800 and each unit of equipment costs $400. Assuming the goal of the company is to minimize cost given a fixed production goal of 9000 units produced, what is the meaning of the Lagrange multiplier 
?
A) The additional units that can be produced if the budget is increased by $1
B) The amount it would cost the company to produce one more unit
C) The additional units of labor allowed if the budget is increased by $1
D) The amount it would cost the company to obtain one additional unit of equipment
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