Mr Hudson Notes That If He Produces 10 Pairs of Shoes

question 78

Multiple Choice

Mr. Hudson notes that if he produces 10 pairs of shoes per day, his average fixed cost ( AFC ) is $14 and his marginal cost $8; if he produces 20 pairs of shoes per day, his MC is $15. What is his AFC when output is 20 pairs of shoes per day?

• A) $5
• B) $7
• C) $8
• D) $15

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Definitions:

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used to estimate inflation.

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