At What Output Level, Q, Is Average Cost Minimized If

question 94

Multiple Choice

At what output level, q, is average cost minimized if the short-run costs for a company are C = 40 + 4q + q²?

• A)q = 2
• B)q = 0
• C)q = 40
• D)q = 2

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