(b) A firm has an average cost function A(q) = 125 q + q 2 16 − 4. where q is the firm′ s output. (i) Determine the level of output for average costs are minimum. (ii) Hence determine the range of values for which average costs are decreasing. (iii) What part of the decreasing range is practically feasible? (iv) Write an equation for the total cost function. (v) Hence calculate the level of output for which total costs are minimum. Can I get the answer for (iv) and (v) please

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(b) A firm has an average cost function A(q) = 125 q + q 2 16 − 4. where q is the firm′ s output.

(i) Determine the level of output for average costs are minimum.

(ii) Hence determine the range of values for which average costs are decreasing.

(iii) What part of the decreasing range is practically feasible?

(iv) Write an equation for the total cost function.

(v) Hence calculate the level of output for which total costs are minimum.

Can I get the answer for (iv) and (v) please 

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