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Evaluating a Production Choice Recommendation
A firm is deciding between two production methods to produce a certain quantity of goods. Method P requires 10 workers and 2 tons of coal. Method Q requires 4 workers and 8 tons of coal. The current wage is £4 per worker, and the price of coal is £6 per ton. A consultant advises the firm to choose Method P, arguing that 'minimizing the use of the more expensive input (coal) is the most critical factor for reducing costs.' Analyze the total cost of each method and evaluate the consultant's advice. Is the recommendation correct, and is the reasoning provided a sound principle for making such decisions?
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