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question 69

Multiple Choice

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A firm is deciding between two different sewing machines.Technology A has fixed costs of $500 and marginal costs of $50 whereas Technology B has fixed costs of $250 and marginal costs of $100.
-​What is the cost of production at the number of units where the company is indifferent between the two technologies?

• A)​$750
• B)$850
• C)$950
• D)​$1050

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