CUET Economics 2025 31 May Shift 1 PYQs

Consider the production function $q = f(x_1, x_2)$ where the firm produces q amout of output $x_1$ amount of factor 1 and $x_2$ amount of factor 2. The firm decides to increase the employment level of both the factors t (t > 1). Identify the equation for decreasing returns to scale from the following.

In which condition, the average cost of a firm declines when output increases?

Select the INCORRECT condition for profit maximisation in the perfect market.

1. The price must equal to MC.
2. Marginal cost must be non-decreasing.
3. Price must be less than the average cost.
4. Price must be greater than the average cost.