An assembly line can produce 60 units per hour. The line's hourly cost is $3600 on straight time (the first 8 hours). Workers are guaranteed a minimum of 6 hours. There is a 50% premium for overtime, and productivity for overtime drops by 5%. What are the average and marginal costs per unit for the following daily quantities? (a) 300. (b) 400.

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An assembly line can produce 60 units per hour. The
line's hourly cost is $3600 on straight time (the first
8 hours). Workers are guaranteed a minimum of 6
hours. There is a 50% premium for overtime, and
productivity for overtime drops by 5%. What are the
average and marginal costs per unit for the following
daily quantities?
(a) 300.
(b) 400.
Transcribed Image Text:An assembly line can produce 60 units per hour. The line's hourly cost is $3600 on straight time (the first 8 hours). Workers are guaranteed a minimum of 6 hours. There is a 50% premium for overtime, and productivity for overtime drops by 5%. What are the average and marginal costs per unit for the following daily quantities? (a) 300. (b) 400.
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