Asked by Elorah Stoner on Jun 26, 2024

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If a firm's total costs are $80 when 10 units of output are produced and $90 when 11 units of output are produced, the marginal cost of the 11th unit is

A) $1.
B) $5.
C) $8.09.
D) $10.

Marginal Cost

The cost associated with producing an extra unit of output, crucial for decision-making in production and pricing strategies.

Total Costs

The complete amount of costs incurred by a business to produce a specific amount of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.

  • Determine the implications of changes in output on total costs, marginal costs, and average costs.
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Angelica WartersJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The marginal cost of the 11th unit is calculated by subtracting the total cost at 10 units from the total cost at 11 units, which is $90 - $80 = $10.