Suppose That the Costs of Operating a Factory That Manufactures

question 23

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the costs of operating a factory that manufactures copper pipe increase by the following amounts: copper: 6%, labor: 5%, electricity: 4%, taxes: 2%, repairs and maintenance: 3%. By how much have the costs of manufacturing the pipe increased?

• A) 20%
• B) 4%
• C) 6%
• D) Less than 2%.
• E) Less than 6%.

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