3 ered f0.50 stion 20 TC-$100 TC-$80 TC-$60 Quantity of K 12 8 4 0 G H F E D C B A Q-4000 Q-3000 Q-2000 Q-1000 10 20 30 40 50 TC-$40 4 the isoquant map. In order to maintain its Quantity of L. In the above diagram, suppose this firm is producing 3000 golf tees and is at point F on output and minimize costs this firm should Select one: a. move to an isoquant closer to the origin. b. not change its use of factors. c. employ more labor and less capital. d. move to an isocost line further from the origin. e. employ more capital and less labor.
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