The total cost C(x) in Rupees, associated with the production of x units of an item is given by C(x) = 0.005 x3 - 0.02 x2 + 30 x + 5000.
Find the marginal cost when 3 units are produced, where by marginal cost we mean the instantaneous rate of change of total cost at any level of output.
Here C(x) = 0.005 x3 - 0.02 x2 + 30 x + 5000
Marginal cost =
When x = 3, Marginal cost = 3 (0.005) (3)2 - 2 (0.02) (3) + 30
= 27(0.005) - 6 (0.02) + 30
=0.0135 - 0.12 + 30 = 30.015 = Rs. 30.02 nearly