Scenario 14-3 Suppose a Certain Competitive Firm Is Producing Q=500 Units of Units

question 37

Multiple Choice

Scenario 14-3
Suppose a certain competitive firm is producing Q=500 units of output. The marginal cost of the 500th unit is $17, and the average total cost of producing 500 units is $12. The firm sells its output for $20.
-Refer to Scenario 14-3. At Q=499, the firm's total costs equal

• A)$5,983.
• B)$5,988.
• C)$5,995.
• D)$5,999.

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Physiological reactions mediated by the autonomic nervous system, controlling involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, sleep, and body temperature.

Parasympathetic Nerves

Nerves of the parasympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system, involved in rest and digestion.

Blood Vessels

Channels such as arteries, veins, and capillaries through which blood circulates throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues.