The marginal cost of producing the xth box of light bulbs is 4 + dollars per box. Determine how much is added to the total cost by a change in production from x = 20 to x = 80 boxes. 1,000

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The marginal cost of producing the xth box of light bulbs is 4 +
x2
dollars per box. Determine how much is added to the total cost by a change in production from x = 20 to x = 80 boxes.
1,000
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