Answer the Question on the Basis of the Following Cost

question 92

Multiple Choice

Answer the question on the basis of the following cost data: $$\begin{array} { c c c } &&\text { Total } \\\text { Output }&&\text { Cost }\\\hline0 & & \$ 24 \\1 & & 33 \\2 & & 41 \\3 & & 48 \\4 & & 54 \\5 & & 61 \\6 & & 69\end{array}$$ Refer to the data.The average total cost of producing 3 units of output is:

• A) $14.
• B) $12.
• C) $13.50.
• D) $16.

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The surplus remaining after total costs (including both explicit and implicit costs) are subtracted from total revenues, reflecting the opportunity costs of all resources.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms selling differentiated products with few barriers to entry.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, faced by a business.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or objective focused on making the highest possible profit, where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.