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Comparative Cost Analysis of Production Inputs
A mining company is evaluating two production plans. Plan A uses 6 workers and 1 ton of coal. Plan B uses 4 workers and 2 tons of coal. The daily wage for a worker is £10, and a ton of coal costs £20. Which plan is more cost-effective, or are they equally costly? Justify your answer with calculations.
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