Total Total Average Average Output Fixed Variable Total Variable Total Marginal (Q) Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost 150 $500 $400 $900 $2.67 - 200 $500 $800 $1,300 $6.50 The table above shows costs for a firm. When Q = 150, Average Total Cost (ATC) is equal to: Select one: a. $2.67 O b. $3.33 O c. $900 O d. $6.00

Total Total Average Average Output Fixed Variable Total Variable Total Marginal (Q) Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost Cost 150 $500 $400 $900 $2.67 - 200 $500 $800 $1,300 $6.50 The table above shows costs for a firm. When Q = 150, Average Total Cost (ATC) is equal to: Select one: a. $2.67 O b. $3.33 O c. $900 O d. $6.00

Microeconomics: Principles & Policy

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337794992

Author:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Publisher:William J. Baumol, Alan S. Blinder, John L. Solow

Chapter10: The Firm And The Industry Under Perfect Competition

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