The Length of a Pencil Is 13 Cm Rounded to the Nearest

question 168

Multiple Choice

The length of a pencil is 13 cm rounded to the nearest whole cm. Which of the following is the smallest possible real length of the pencil?

• A)13.49 cm
• B)12.49 cm
• C)12.51 cm
• D)12.5 cm

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Economic concept describing the cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, where the average cost per unit decreases as production scales up.

Production

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

Economies of Scale Monopoly

A market scenario where a single firm can produce goods at a lower cost per unit due to its large scale of production as compared to smaller competitors.

Natural Monopoly

A market condition where due to high fixed costs or unique product, a single supplier is most efficient in serving the entire market demand.