Solve the Problem. -A Pen Manufacturer Determined That the Total Cost in Dollars

question 83

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A pen manufacturer determined that the total cost in dollars of producing x dozen pens in one day is given by: Find the marginal cost at a production level of 70 dozen pens and interpret the result.

• A) The marginal cost is $0.59/doz. The cost of producing 1 dozen more pens at a production level of 70 dozen pens is approximately $0.59.
• B) The marginal cost is $0.60/doz. The cost of producing 1 dozen more pens at a production level of 70 dozen pens is approximately $0.60.
• C) The marginal cost is $0.58/doz. The cost of producing 1 dozen more pens at a production level of 70 dozen pens is approximately $0.58.
• D) The marginal cost is $0.62/doz. The cost of producing 1 dozen more pens at a production level of 70 dozen pens is approximately $0.62.

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