The XYZ Manufacturing Company Produces Ball Bearings

question 21

Multiple Choice

The XYZ manufacturing company produces ball bearings. The annual fixed cost is $20,000 and the variable cost per ball bearing is $3. The price is related to demand according to the following equation:
V = 1000 - 8p. What is optimal profit?

• A) $6668
• B) $7668
• C) $8668
• D) $9768

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