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

question 53

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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Definitions:

Carbon Atoms

The basic building blocks of most molecules that make up living things, symbolized as C, with an atomic number of 6.

Phenol

An organic compound consisting of a benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group, used in the production of plastics, explosives, and pharmaceuticals.

Tetrahedral Geometry

A geometric layout where four atoms are positioned at the vertices of a tetrahedron with a central atom in the middle.

Carbon Atoms

The basic building blocks of the molecules constituting living things and many materials, having four electrons available for bonding.