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A manufacturing firm is considering four different technologies to produce a standard widget. The table below shows the units of labor and capital required by each technology.
| Technology | Labor (units) | Capital (units) |
|---|---|---|
| A | 10 | 2 |
| B | 8 | 4 |
| C | 5 | 5 |
| D | 2 | 8 |
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