The Capital Stock Is Fixed at 50 Units,the Price of Capital

question 82

Multiple Choice

The capital stock is fixed at 50 units,the price of capital is $30 per unit,and the price of labor is $25 per unit. $$\begin{array} { c c } \text { Output } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Average } \\\text { Variable Cost }\end{array} \\\hline 10 & \$ 40 \\20 & 30 \\30 & 45 \\40 & 60\end{array}$$ Given the above,if the firm produces 40 units of output,what is total variable cost?

• A)$1.50
• B)$60
• C)$100
• D)$2,400
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual decrease and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when it is no longer reinforced.

Negative Reinforcement

A learning process where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus strengthens a behavior.

Long-Lasting Suppression

The prolonged inhibition or reduction of a response or activity.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the process by which a previously learned response diminishes or disappears following discontinuation of reinforcement.