On the following graph, plot the three SRATC curves for Ike's Bikes from the previous table. Specifically, use the green points (triangle symbol) to plot its SRATC curve if it operates one factory (SRATC1); use the purple points (diamond symbol) to plot its SRATC curve if it operates two factories (SRATC2); and use the orange points (square symbol) to plot its SRATC curve if it operates three factories (SRATC3). Finally, plot the long-run average total cost (LRATC) curve for Ike's Bikes using the blue points (circle symbol). Note: Plot your points in the order in which you would like them connected. Line segments will connect the points automatically. 800 720 SRATC, 840 580 480 SRATC, 400 320 SRATC, 240 180 LRATC 80 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 QUANTITY (Bikes) In the following table, indicate whether the long-run average cost curve exhibits economies of scale, constant returns to scale, or diseconomies of scale for each range of bike production. Range Economies of Scale Constant Returns to Scale Diseconomies of Scale More than 400 bikes per month Between 300 and 400 bikes per month Fewer than 300 bikes per month O o o O o o O oo AVERAGE TOTAL COST (Dollars per bike)

On the following graph, plot the three SRATC curves for Ike's Bikes from the previous table. Specifically, use the green points (triangle symbol) to plot its SRATC curve if it operates one factory (SRATC1); use the purple points (diamond symbol) to plot its SRATC curve if it operates two factories (SRATC2); and use the orange points (square symbol) to plot its SRATC curve if it operates three factories (SRATC3). Finally, plot the long-run average total cost (LRATC) curve for Ike's Bikes using the blue points (circle symbol). Note: Plot your points in the order in which you would like them connected. Line segments will connect the points automatically. 800 720 SRATC, 840 580 480 SRATC, 400 320 SRATC, 240 180 LRATC 80 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 QUANTITY (Bikes) In the following table, indicate whether the long-run average cost curve exhibits economies of scale, constant returns to scale, or diseconomies of scale for each range of bike production. Range Economies of Scale Constant Returns to Scale Diseconomies of Scale More than 400 bikes per month Between 300 and 400 bikes per month Fewer than 300 bikes per month O o o O o o O oo AVERAGE TOTAL COST (Dollars per bike)

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ISBN:9781337613064

Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

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