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A company's short run total cost function is given by TC(q) = 3.0q^(3) - 1.0q^(2) + 3.6q + 3. Determine the lowest quantity this company is willing to produce (shutdown point).

Economics (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617383

Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

Chapter21: Production And Costs

Section21.3: Production

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