Question

The cost of producing x units of a certain product is given by: C=10,000 + 5x+ 1/9 x^2
Find the value of x that gives the minimum average cost

Answer 1

You have a cost function for x units given by:

C = 10,000 + 5x + (1/9)x^2

Now, the cost per unit is going to be that same function divided by x.
Let's call this function U:

U = 10,000/x + 5 + (1/9)x

To find the minimum total cost, you need to find the minimum of
this function. Analyzing the derivatives should get you the answer
you need:

U' = -10,000/(x^2) + 1/9
U'' = 20,000/(x^3)

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By examining U'= 0, we find that x = 300 is a critical point.
Further, since U'' is positive, the function must be at a minimum at
that point.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

wait how did u get U"=20,000/x^3?

Answer 4

nvm