-Carol's Candies Is Producing 150 Boxes of Candy a Day

question 372

Multiple Choice

-Carol's Candies is producing 150 boxes of candy a day. Carol's marginal revenue and marginal cost curves are shown in the figure above. To increase her profit, Carol should

• A) increase her output.
• B) decrease her output.
• C) maintain the current level of output because it gives her the maximum profit.
• D) Not enough information is given to determine if Carol should increase, decrease, or not change her level of output.

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Definitions:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Repetitive-motion disorder most frequently associated with keyboarding and the use of optical scanners; occurs when repetitive flexing and extension of the wrist causes the tendons to swell, thus trapping and pinching the median nerve.

Median Nerve

A major nerve in the human body that runs down the arm and forearm, and into the hand, playing a significant role in the control of hand and finger movements.

Wrist Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that connect muscles to bones in the wrist, facilitating movement and support.

Neural Circuits

Networks of neurons interconnected by synapses, responsible for processing information in the brain.