Derive the mathematical expressions

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Cost Curves

Suppose a firm has a total cost function

TC = 2/3Q3 -Q2 + 30Q

(a) Derive the mathematical expressions for the MC;ATC; and AV C:

(b) Determine the level of output where the average cost function reaches a minimum (the firmís capacity).

(c) Evaluate the marginal cost and average cost at the output level determined in part b

(d) Does the marginal cost slope upward at every point?

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