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b). Find the stationary point for the following function and determine whether the point is a
local maximum or minimum.
c) Solve the following linear programming problem graphically and give the feasible point
(5 Marks)
Maximize TR= 0.60X + 0.40Y
Subject to x+y<iooo
X+2Y< 1600
2X + Y < 1600
X>O,Y>O
d) The technological inverse for a three sector economy as well as the planned final demand
are given below;
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12.0.3.s
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2.0 n=H)l=lzool
12.5 4.0 4.51 Lo,,J lsol
Compute the sectoral total outputs that will enable the economy to realize the planned final
demand (4marks)
e).Land bought for speculation is increasing in value according to the formula given below;
V = lOOOe3rl
The discount rate under continuous compounding is 9%. How long should the land be held so
as to maximize the present value? (5 Marks)
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QUESTION FIVE (20 MARKS)
a) Explain the dynamic input-output model and highlight how different is it from the
static input -autput model (7 Marks)
b) A firm wishing to maximize its output subject to cost constraint has the following
production function and cost function.
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