If the Total Cost Function for a Product Is $C ( x ) = 200 + 4 x + 0.09 x ^ { 2 }$

question 41

Multiple Choice

If the total cost function for a product is $C ( x ) = 200 + 4 x + 0.09 x ^ { 2 }$ dollars. Find the minimum average cost.

• A) \(\$ 15.00\)
• B) \(\$ 23.00\)
• C) \(\$ 13.03\)
• D) \(\$ 12.49\)
• E) \(\$ 11.00\)

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