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A) we obtain the profit-maximizing rule by multiplying each ratio by the marginal revenue produced.
B) we obtain the profit-maximizing rule by multiplying each ratio by the product price, which is the same for each input.
C) the profit-maximizing rule is just the inverse of the cost-minimizing rule.
D) they are exactly the same.
B
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