For a Firm, Let Total Cost Be TC(Q) = 160+10Q²

question 58

Multiple Choice

For a firm, let total cost be TC(Q) = 160+10Q² and marginal cost be MC(Q) = 20Q. What is the minimum efficient scale for this firm?

• A) 0
• B) 2
• C) 4
• D) indeterminate

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