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The variable cost (V) of manufacturing a product varies according to the equation V=4q where q is the quantity produced. The fixed cost (F) of production of same product reduces with q according to the equation F=100/q. How many units should be produced to minimize the total cost (V+F)?
A
5
B
4
C
7
D
6

Correct : a

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