Estimate the Area of the Bottom of Your Shoe

question 24

Essay

Estimate the area of the bottom of your shoe.Use this estimate to calculate the pressure you
exert on the floor while standing on one foot.(Express your answer in kPa).

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The production cost for one more unit of a product.

Production

The process of creating goods and services through the combination of labor, capital, and natural resources.

Pizza

A popular dish originating from Italy, consisting of a round, flattened base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and various other ingredients.

Optimal Level

The most favorable point at which the benefits of an action exceed its costs the most, often related to production or consumption.