A Biology Class Performs an Experiment Comparing the Quantity of Food

question 47

Multiple Choice

A biology class performs an experiment comparing the quantity of food consumed by a certain kind of moth with the quantity supplied.The model for the experimental data is given by ​​ $y = \frac { 1.573 x - 0.001 } { 6.360 x + 1 } , x > 0$ ​
Where x is the quantity (in milligrams) of food supplied and y is the quantity (in milligrams) of food consumed.
Select the correct graph of this model.
​

• A)​
• B)​
• C)​
• D)​

---

Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of production or output in the short term, such as rent or salaries.

Minimum Efficient Scale

Minimum efficient scale represents the smallest amount of production a company can achieve while still taking full advantage of economies of scale in terms of costs per unit.

Industry

A group of companies that produce similar products or services and compete in the same market.

Diseconomies of Scale

Increases in cost per unit when output increases, resulting from factors such as management challenges, inefficiencies, and communication problems as firms grow larger.