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The mode represents the most typical value of a distribution and it should coincide with an existing
item. The mode is not affected by the presence of extremely large or small items. It is not used
extensively because of the following limitations:
- It is often not clearly defined
- Exact location is often uncertain
- It is unsuitable for further algebraic treatment
- It does not take into account extreme values
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could be represented by the equation:
MC = x2– x + 2
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Required:
i) Determine the average cost and revenue equations for this firm.
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