A Goatherd Has the Cost Function C(y) = 4y2, Where

question 49

Multiple Choice

A goatherd has the cost function c(y) = 4y2, where y is the number of tubs of goat cheese she makes per month. She faces a competitive market for goat cheese,with a price of $40 a tub. How many tubs should she produce per month?

• A) The square root of 40
• B) 16
• C) 5
• D) The square root of 10
• E) 2.50

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