The following are cost data for four different size plants available to a competitive producer: Output 50 100 150 200 250 ACI $80 75 65 75 90 AC2 $95 80 60 80 100 AC3 $120 100 75 55 80 O a. The plant represented by AC1. O b. The plant represented by AC2. O c. The plant represented by AC3. O d. The plant represented by AC4. AC4 $150 120 100 75 90 Refer to the above information to answer this question. If the market price of this product is $80, which is the best size of plant? (Check at every price)

The following are cost data for four different size plants available to a competitive producer: Output 50 100 150 200 250 ACI $80 75 65 75 90 AC2 $95 80 60 80 100 AC3 $120 100 75 55 80 O a. The plant represented by AC1. O b. The plant represented by AC2. O c. The plant represented by AC3. O d. The plant represented by AC4. AC4 $150 120 100 75 90 Refer to the above information to answer this question. If the market price of this product is $80, which is the best size of plant? (Check at every price)

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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