Question

Write one or two sentences to describe the cost function for the Wichita factory. (5 points)

Write the piecewise function for the cost per unit for production of units in the Wichita factory. That is, state the function , where is the number of units produced. (10 points)






What is the cost per unit for 35,000 units? (5 points)

According to the graph, if only one unit was produced, the cost per unit would be $1.00. In reality, the company would not call in its worker and start up the equipment to produce one unit. What safeguard do you think that many manufacturers use to avoid this type of problem? (5 points)

Of the following three statements, choose the best option and write a viable argument showing how it is reflected by the Cost Function for Wichita’s factory. (10 points)

___ The electricity contract with the utility company is structured so that higher daily energy usage is charged at a lower rate.
___ The plant’s production processes are performed primarily by robots that are able to work longer hours, when needed, at no additional cost.
___ Overtime wages were required to produce at levels above 25,000 units.
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Answer 1

subtract then multiply all

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. Wichita factory has cost function as more up to 25000 units and less for above 25000 units.

2. C(x)= 1/x,0<25000 and 0.8/x, 25000<x<35000

3. c(35000) = 0.8/35000 = 2.28(10^-5)

4. A safeguard that many manufacturers could use to avoid this type of problem is to modify/restrict the functions domain.

5.the statement "The electricity contract with the utility company is structured so that higher daily energy usage is charged at a lower rate" makes the most sense in this case. The electric company likely charges a flat rate for energy used. The more energy used would lead to a bulk discount of sorts, and that would lead to a lower rate once you exceed 25,000 units produced. The cost per kilowatt is lower, but overall the electric company is pulling in more money from the factory.

You might want to change the wording so you don't get a zero for plagarism.