Given a total cost function of TC = 120 + 2Q^2 determine the marginal cost function which is obtained by differentiating the total cost function. What will be the total cost and marginal cost at an output of 10 units?
The total cost function is as follows -
TC = 120 + 2Q2
Determine the marginal cost function -
MC = dTC/dQ
MC = d(120 + 2Q2)/dQ
MC = 4Q
The marginal cost function is 4Q.
Calculate the total cost when output is 10 units -
Total cost = 120 + 2Q2 = 120 + [2 * (10)2] = 120 + 200 = 320
Thus,
The total cost when output is 10 units is $320.
Calculate the marginal cost when 10 units are produced -
MC = 4Q = 4 * 10 = 40
Thus,
The marginal cost when 10 units are produced is $40.
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