If the short-run total cost function for a firm is TC = 3,000+100Q, Given: TC = 3,000 + 100Q TC = 3000 + 100Q ATC = Q = 10 AC = TC / Q TC = 3000 + 100*10 = 4000 ATC = 4000/10 = 400 How do you calculate the marginal cost to the 10th unit?

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If the short-run total cost function for a firm is

TC = 3,000+100Q,

Given: TC = 3,000 + 100Q

TC = 3000 + 100Q

ATC = Q = 10

AC = TC / Q

TC = 3000 + 100*10 = 4000

ATC = 4000/10 = 400

How do you calculate the marginal cost to the 10th unit?

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