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question 46

Multiple Choice

Figure 11-9
-Refer to Figure 11-9.Suppose Hilda hires labor at $8 per hour and capital costs $10 per unit.What is the minimum cost of producing 200 gooseberry pies?

• A) $3,600
• B) $1,120
• C) $592
• D) $560

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