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Macroeconomics Question on Production Function

Consider an economy where technology is characterised by the production function:
Y=50K0.4L0.6Y = 50K^{0.4}L^{0.6}
where, Y is output, K is capital, and L is labour.
Assuming perfect competition in the product market and in the factor markets, the share of total income paid to labour is equal to

A

0.2

B

0.3

C

0.4

D

0.6

Answer

0.6

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (D): 0.6