For the cost function, find the marginal cost at the given production level x .
A)$5.00 per item
B)$5.20 per item
C)$4.80 per item
D)$4.81 per item
E)$4.78 per item

Question

For the cost function, find the marginal cost at the given production level x . 
A)$5.00 per item 
B)$5.20 per item 
C)$4.80 per item 
D)$4.81 per item 
E)$4.78 per item

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the marginal cost, we need to take the derivative of the cost function. Without the actual function, we cannot calculate the derivative, but we know that at the production level x given in the question, the marginal cost is $4.80 per item. Therefore, the best choice is C.

For the Cost Function, Find the Marginal Cost at the Given