Suppose That a New Alloy Is Invented Which Uses Copper

question 26

Multiple Choice

suppose that a new alloy is invented which uses copper and zinc in fixed proportions where 1 unit of output requires 4 units of copper and 4 units of zinc for each unit of alloy produced.If no other inputs are needed, the price of copper is $5, and the price of zinc is $2, what is the average cost per unit when 2,000 units of the alloy are produced?

• A)$14.25
• B)$.50
• C)$28
• D)$500
• E)$14,250

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