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Logan Nagorski
on Oct 14, 2024
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A new metal alloy is discovered that uses copper and zinc in fixed proportions where each unit of the alloy requires 4 units of zinc and 2 units of copper.If no other inputs are required, if the price of zinc is $2 per unit, and the price of copper is $5 per unit and if total output is 4,000 units, what is the average cost per unit of output?
A) $.50
B) $2
C) $18
D) $20
E) $25
Metal Alloy
A mixture of two or more elements, where at least one is a metal, created to enhance properties such as strength, durability, or resistance to corrosion.
Zinc
A chemical element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30, often used for galvanizing iron and steel to protect against rust.
Copper
A chemical element with symbol Cu and atomic number 29, known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity.
- Calculate the full cost of producing goods using varied proportions of personnel and capital equipment within defined financial constraints.
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Learning Objectives
- Calculate the full cost of producing goods using varied proportions of personnel and capital equipment within defined financial constraints.