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...