Math Problem Statement

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Using the information in the table below and assuming that at 120 units of product, the Average Variable Cost is minimal, complete the table.

Solution

To solve and complete this table, we’ll calculate the missing values based on the provided information. Here’s a breakdown of the necessary calculations and assumptions:

1. Definitions and Information

  • LL: Labor Quantity
  • QQ: Total Product (Output)
  • APAP: Average Product =QL= \frac{Q}{L}
  • MPMP: Marginal Product (Change in Total Product with each additional unit of labor) MP=ΔQ/ΔLMP = \Delta Q / \Delta L
  • VCVC: Variable Cost
  • AVCAVC: Average Variable Cost =VCQ= \frac{VC}{Q}
  • FCFC: Fixed Cost
  • TCTC: Total Cost =VC+FC= VC + FC
  • MCMC: Marginal Cost =ΔTC/ΔQ= \Delta TC / \Delta Q

2. Information Given

  • Fixed Cost (FC) = 250
  • When Q=120Q = 120, AVC is at its minimum.
  • Total Cost (TC) when L=6L = 6 is such that MC = 750.

3. Steps to Solve

Step 1: Determine Marginal Cost (MC) and Marginal Product (MP)

Using the concept of marginal cost and the fixed cost given, we will find the intermediate missing values. Let’s start by completing the entries for L=4L = 4, L=5L = 5, and L=6L = 6 based on these calculations.

I'll proceed with these calculations to complete the table and provide detailed steps in the solution.Here’s the approach for each of the missing values in the table:

For L=4L = 4:

  1. Variable Cost (VC): Given as 5000.
  2. Fixed Cost (FC): Given as 250.
  3. Total Cost (TC): TC=VC+FC=5000+250=5250TC = VC + FC = 5000 + 250 = 5250.

For L=5L = 5:

  1. Total Product (Q): Given as 120.
  2. Average Product (AP): AP=QL=1205=24AP = \frac{Q}{L} = \frac{120}{5} = 24.
  3. Variable Cost (VC): Use the AVC information since AVC=VCQAVC = \frac{VC}{Q}.
  4. Marginal Product (MP) and Marginal Cost (MC): Calculated based on increments from L=4L = 4 to L=5L = 5.

For L=6L = 6:

  1. Total Cost (TC): MC=750MC = 750 helps calculate the change in TC from L=5L = 5 to L=6L = 6.
  2. Variable Cost (VC) and Average Variable Cost (AVC) calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Economics
Cost Analysis
Production Theory

Formulas

Average Product (AP) = Q / L
Marginal Product (MP) = ΔQ / ΔL
Average Variable Cost (AVC) = VC / Q
Total Cost (TC) = VC + FC
Marginal Cost (MC) = ΔTC / ΔQ

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

College-level Economics or Business Studies