Answer:
option (a) $250
Step-by-step explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Fixed cost = $500
For 100 units produced Total cost = $3,500
For 101 units produced, Total cost = $3,750
Now,
Marginal cost is calculated as:
Marginal cost = [tex]\frac{\textup{Total change in cost of producing more goods}}{\textup{Total change in produced goods}}[/tex]
thus,
Marginal cost = [tex]\frac{\textup{Total cost of 101 units - Total cost of 100 units}}{\textup{101-100}}[/tex]
or
Marginal cost = [tex]\frac{\textup{3,750-3,500}}{\textup{1}}[/tex]
or
Marginal cost = $250
Hence,
The correct answer is option (a) $250