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JAMB Economics 2021 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Economics 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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20. If the fixed cost for a firm is 40 while the variable cost per unit is 2, which of the following equation can represent the cost function for the firm a. 42q b. 2q - 40 c. 2q + 40 d. 2q

  • A. 42q
  • B. 2q - 40
  • C. 2q + 40Correct
  • D. 2q

Explanation

Total cost = fixed cost + variable cost. Variable cost = 2 x q = 2q, so cost function = 2q + 40.

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