A Cost Function Is Given by C(q) = 100

question 6

Multiple Choice

A cost function is given by C(q) = 100 + 3q + 5q², where q is the quantity produced.What is the first derivative dC(q) /dq of the cost function with respect to q?

• A)dC(q)/dq =3
• B)dC(q)/dq = 3 + 10q
• C)dC(q)/dq = 100 + 10q
• D)dC(q)/dq = 10q
• E)None of the above

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