Question 38
HardOriginal questionThe AVC of producing 4 units is ₹15 and of producing 5 units is ₹16. What is the MC of the 5th unit?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
TVC₄ = 4 × 15 = ₹60; TVC₅ = 5 × 16 = ₹80.
MC₅ = TVC₅ − TVC₄ = 80 − 60 = ₹20.
Worth noting
₹1 subtracts the averages; marginal cost needs the totals.
- Concept
- MC from two AVCs
- Typical timeTypical
- 100 s
- Your timeYours
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