Cost is C = x^2 + 10x + 400. The minimum average cost is
A50
B40
C60
D30
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 50
AC = x + 10 + 400/x is least at x = 20, where AC = 20 + 10 + 20 = 50.
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