Consider the production of hotdogs. The average total cost and average variable cost of producing hotdogs are illustrated in the graph to the right. ATC Use the four-point curve drawing tool to graph the marginal cost of producing hotdogs. Properly label this curve. AVC Tip: You will plot 4 control points to draw this curve-two end points and two interior points. Once you draw the curve, you can click on it and move the individual points to modify the shape. Carefully follow the instructions above, and only draw the required objects. Quantity of hotdogs Cost (dollars per unit)

Aplia Homework: Chapter 13 Attempts Keep the Highest / 4 5. Costs in the short run versus in the long run Ike's Bikes is a major manufacturer of bicycles. Currently, the company produces bikes using only one factory. However, it is considering expanding production to two or even three factories. The following table shows the company's short-run average total cost (SRATC) each month for various levels of production if it uses one, two, or three factories. (Note: Q equals the total quantity of bikes produced by all factories.) Number of Factories Q = 1 180 2 270 3 360 = 50 Q = 100 100 150 200 Average Total Cost (Dollars per bike) Q = 150 Q = = 200 80 80 120 120 80 80 = 250 Q = 300 360 270 180 200 150 100 Suppose Ike's Bikes is currently producing 50 bikes per month in its only factory. Its short-run average total cost is $180 per bike. Suppose Ike's Bikes is expecting to produce 50 bikes per month for several years. In this case, in the long run, it would choose to produce bikes using…

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Douglas Fur is a small manufacturer of fake-fur boots in San Diego. The following table shows the company’s total cost of production at various production quantities. On the following graph, plot Douglas Fur’s average total cost (ATC) curve using the green points (triangle symbol). Next, plot its average variable cost (AVC) curve using the purple points (diamond symbol). Finally, plot its marginal cost (MC) curve using the orange points (square symbol). (Hint: For ATC and AVC, plot the points on the integer; for example, the ATC of producing one pair of boots is $210, so you should start your ATC curve by placing a green point at (1, 210). For MC, plot the points between the integers: For example, the MC of increasing production from zero to one pair of boots is $90, so you should start your MC curve by placing an orange square at (0.5, 90).) Note: Plot your points in the order in which you would like them connected. Line segments will connect the points automatically.