Solve the Problem $C ( x )$ To Produce $x$ Units of Plywood Is Given By

question 372

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round to two decimal places unless otherwise indicated.
-If the average cost per unit $C ( x )$ to produce $x$ units of plywood is given by $C ( x ) = \frac { 300 } { x + 10 }$ , what is the unit cost for 40 units?

• A) \(\$ 7.50\)
• B) \(\$ - 2.50\)
• C) \(\$ 0.75\)
• D) \(\$ 6.00\)

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