What are the average and marginal costs per unit

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Question - An assembly line can produce 60 units per hour. The line's hourly cost is $3600 on straight time (the first 8 hours). Workers are guaranteed a minimum of 6 hours. There is a 50% premium for overtime, and productivity for overtime drops by 5%. What are the average and marginal costs per unit for the following daily quantities?

(a) 300.

(b) 400.

(c) 500.

(d) 600.

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