In each of Problems 23 and 24, the graph of a company’s total cost function is shown. For each problem, use the graph to answer the following questions.
(a) Will the 101st item or the 501st item cost more to produce? Explain.
(b) Does this total cost function represent a manufacturing process that is getting more efficient or less efficient? Explain.
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