QuestionFind the cost function C. Determine where the cost is a minimum.
(a)
(b)
Fixed cost
Fixed cost
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STEP 1
1. We are given two different derivative functions for the cost function .
2. We need to find the cost function for each scenario.
3. We need to determine where the cost is minimized for each scenario.
4. The fixed cost is a constant term added to the cost function.
STEP 2
1. Integrate the derivative function to find the cost function .
2. Add the fixed cost to the integrated function.
3. Determine the critical points by setting the derivative to zero.
4. Analyze the critical points to find the minimum cost.
STEP 3
For scenario (a), integrate :
STEP 4
Perform the integration:
STEP 5
Add the fixed cost of $4300 to the cost function:
STEP 6
Find the critical points by setting :
STEP 7
Analyze the critical point to determine if it is a minimum.
Since changes from negative to positive at , it is a minimum.
STEP 8
For scenario (b), integrate :
STEP 9
Perform the integration:
STEP 10
Add the fixed cost of $500 to the cost function:
STEP 11
Find the critical points by setting :
STEP 12
Analyze the critical point to determine if it is a minimum.
Since changes from negative to positive at , it is a minimum.
The cost functions and their minimum points are:
(a) with minimum cost at .
(b) with minimum cost at .
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