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To Determine:
The most efficient scale of production when Q= 65 is to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Efficient scale of production: is defined as the point which is the lowest and where the firm (or plant) can produce so that the long run average costs are minimized.
B
To Determine:
The most efficient scale of production when Q= 75 is to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Efficient scale of production: is defined as the point which is the lowest and where the firm (or plant) can produce so that the long run average costs are minimized.
C
To Determine:
The long run average cost is to be traced on the diagram.
Concept Introduction: The long run average cost curve is the lowest cost curve for each output level.
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