Use the Following to Answer Question

question 168

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question:
-(Table: Cakes) Use Table: Cakes.Pat is opening a bakery to make and sell special birthday cakes.She is trying to decide how many mixers to purchase.Her estimated fixed and average variable costs if she purchases 1,2,or 3 mixers are shown in the table.Assume that average variable costs do not vary with the quantity of output.If Pat purchases 3 mixers and bakes 100 cakes per day,what is her average total cost?

• A)$4
• B)$25
• C)$29
• D)$625

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Definitions:

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to brain and developmental issues.

Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid that is a precursor to neurotransmitters including dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

Phenylketones

Organic compounds containing a phenyl group attached to a ketone group, often discussed in the context of phenylketonuria, a metabolic disorder.

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