From a Population of Size 400, a Random Sample of 40

question 102

Multiple Choice

From a population of size 400, a random sample of 40 items is selected. The median of the sample

• A) must be 200, since 400 divided by 2 is 200.
• B) must be 10, since 400 divided by 40 is 10.
• C) must be equal to the median of population, if the sample is truly random.
• D) none of these alternatives is correct.

Differentiate between average fixed cost (AFC), average total cost (ATC), average variable cost (AVC), and marginal cost.

Analyze the impact of changes in production levels on the firm’s marginal cost.

Understand the principle of profit maximization for a perfectly competitive firm and the primary decision-making focus.

Assess the dynamics between marginal cost and average cost curves and their intersections.

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