Fixed Cost, Variable Cost, Total Cost, Average Cost, Marginal Cost Jamb Economics Past Questions

Question 1

The production cost that varies inversely with output is the

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  • A. total fixed cost
  • B. marginal cost
  • C. average fixed cost
  • D. average cost
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Question 2

Quantity of Singlets Short Run Total Costs (N)
0 1,000
10 1,200
20 1,400
30 1,600
40 1,800

The short run total costs for different levels of output for a firm producing singlets are shown above. Calculate the variable cost per unit at an output of 20.

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  • A. N1000
  • B. N400
  • C. N70
  • D. N20
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Question 3

When 20 units of output is produced, TC will be

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  • A. N360
  • B. N300
  • C. N460
  • D. N400
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Question 4

The average total cost when 20 units are produced is

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  • A. N20.00
  • B. N23.00
  • C. N13.00
  • D. N15.00
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Question 5

From the Diagram above, the optimal point of production is

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  • A. R
  • B. T
  • C. U
  • D. S
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