Evaluate the Expression $2 ^ { 4 } + 2 ^ { 1 }$

question 174

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the expression.
- $2 ^ { 4 } + 2 ^ { 1 }$

• A) 10
• B) 5
• C) 18
• D) 6

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Definitions:

X-inefficiency

The production of output, whatever its level, at a higher average (and total) cost than is necessary for producing that level of output.

Price-Discriminated

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Pure Monopolist

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Economies of Scale

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