A Goatherd Has the Cost Function C(y) = 2y2, Where

question 29

Multiple Choice

A goatherd has the cost function c(y) = 2y2, 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) 10
• B) The square root of 40
• C) 4
• D) The square root of 20
• E) 5

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