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Consider the marginal cost function C′​(x)=0.12x2−4x+80.

a. Find the additional cost incurred in dollars when production is increased from 2 units to 13 units.

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To find the additional cost incurred when production is increased from 2 units to 13 units, we need to calculate the difference between the total cost of producing 13 units and the total cost of producing 2 units.

The total cost of producing x units is given by the antiderivative of the marginal cost function:

C(x) = ∫ C′(t) dt = 0.04t^3 - 2t^2 + 80t + C

where C is an arbitrary constant of integration.

To find the value of C, we can use the fact that the total cost of producing 2 units is known:

C(2) = 0.04(2)^3 - 2(2)^2 + 80(2) + C = 162 + C

We know from the problem statement that the total cost of producing 2 units is $162, so we can solve for C:

162 + C = C(2) = 0.12(2)^2 - 4(2) + 80 = 68

C = -94

Now we can find the total cost of producing 13 units:

C(13) = 0.04(13)^3 - 2(13)^2 + 80(13) - 94 = 1956

The additional cost incurred when production is increased from 2 units to 13 units is:

C(13) - C(2) = 1956 - 162 = $1794

Therefore, the additional cost incurred in dollars when production is increased from 2 units to 13 units is $1794.

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