-The Above Table Gives the Total Cost Schedule for Oil

question 490

Essay

-The above table gives the total cost schedule for oil changes at the local Jiffy Lube.
a) What is Jiffy Lube's total fixed cost?
b) What is the total variable cost of 2 oil changes?
c) What is the average variable cost of 4 oil changes?
d) What is the average fixed cost of 2 oil changes?
e) What is the marginal cost of the 3rd oil change?

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