The least-cost combination of inputs for a producer occurs where: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The least-cost combination of inputs for a producer occurs where:
A. the isoquant is tangent to the isocost line
B. total product is maximum
C. marginal cost is zero
D. the isoquant intersects the isocost line at any point
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Producer equilibrium for least cost is achieved at the tangency of an isoquant and isocost line.

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