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Applying the Technology Selection Process
A company needs to produce a specific quantity of goods and is evaluating four production technologies. The inputs required for each are listed below, along with the current hourly cost for labor and capital.
| Technology | Units of Labor | Units of Capital |
|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 4 |
| B | 10 | 3 |
| C | 9 | 4 |
| D | 6 | 5 |
Cost of Labor: $20 per hour Cost of Capital: $100 per hour
Using the two-step process for selecting a production technology, identify which technology the company should choose and explain your reasoning for each step.
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