Suppose That the Total Fixed Cost for a Guitar Manufacturer

question 152

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the total fixed cost for a guitar manufacturer is $90.The marginal cost of the first guitar produced is $80 and decreases by $10 for the next three guitars produced.Thereafter,the marginal cost increases by $10 for each successive guitar.
-Refer to the information above to answer this question.What is the manufacturer's break-even price?

• A)0.
• B)$64.
• C)$80.
• D)$82.
• E)$90.

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