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ZIMSEC O-Level Economics

6.10.6Economies and diseconomies of scale

Economies and diseconomies of scale in ZIMSEC O-Level Economics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.10.6.1Form 4: distinguish between economies and diseconomies of scale.

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  • Economies and diseconomies of scale

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Economies and diseconomies of scale: sample question

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After moving to a larger plant, a fictional firm produces 4,500 units a month at a total cost of US$40,500. Calculate its average cost per unit.

Complete: US$ …

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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