Suppose average variable cost (avc) of producing 5 units is $30, and average total cost (atc) of producing 5 units is $50. What is the fixed cost for this firm?
Output given in the question = 5 units
At this output, average variable cost = $30
Therefore, the total variable cost will be = $30 * 5 = $150 (TVC = AVC*No. of units)
At this output, average total cost = $50
Therefore, the total cost will be = $50 * 5 = $250 (TC = ATC * No. of units)
Total Cost = TFC + TVC
TFC = TC - TVC
TFC = $250 - $150 = $100
Fixed cost for this firm will be $100.
Alternatively, calculate the AFC
AFC = ATC - AVC
AFC = $50 - $30 = $20
AFC = TFC/Quantity
$20 = TFC/5
TFC = $100
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