A construction company has built 50 houses so far this year at a total cost to the company of $8 million.If the company builds a 51st house,its total cost will increase to $8.18 million.Which of the following statements is correct?
A) For the first 50 houses,the average cost per house was $160,000.
B) The marginal cost of the 51st house,if it is built,will be $180,000.
C) If the company can experience a marginal benefit of $190,000 by building the 51st house,then the company should build it.
D) All of the above are correct.
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