1. The total cost of Firm D eliminating 4 units of pollution 2. Determine the total cost of each firm eliminating one unit of production. 3. The community has decided that the managers of the firms are allowed to produce a total of 4 units of production. Identify the firm(s) that will pollute.
1. The total cost of Firm D eliminating 4 units of pollution 2. Determine the total cost of each firm eliminating one unit of production. 3. The community has decided that the managers of the firms are allowed to produce a total of 4 units of production. Identify the firm(s) that will pollute.
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D. Pollution problem
You know the marginal cost of reducing pollution for four factories. Each unit of pollution can be eliminated according to the following marginal costs.
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
First Unit |
$65 |
$15 |
$30 |
$10 |
Second Unit |
$75 |
$55 |
$65 |
$30 |
Third Unit |
$85 |
$85 |
$110 |
$40 |
Fourth Unit |
$120 |
$155 |
$120 |
$60 |
1. The total cost of Firm D eliminating 4 units of pollution
2. Determine the total cost of each firm eliminating one unit of production.
3. The community has decided that the managers of the firms are allowed to produce a total of 4 units of production. Identify the firm(s) that will pollute.
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