Costs in the short run versus in the long run

5. Costs in the short run versus in the long run Ike's Bikes is a major manufacturer of bicycles. Currently, the company produces bikes using only one factory. However, it is considering expanding production to two or even three factories. The following table shows the company's short-run average total cost (SRATC) each month for various levels of production if it uses one, two, or three factories. (Note: Q equals the total quantity of bikes produced by all factories.) Average Total Cost (Dollars per bike) Number of Factories Q = 50 Q = 100 Q = 150 Q = 200 Q = 250 Q = 300 220 140 120 160 240 400 N 310 190 120 120 190 310 W 400 240 160 120 140 220 Suppose Ike's Bikes is currently producing 300 bikes per month in its only factory. Its short-run average total cost is $ per bike. Suppose Ike's Bikes is expecting to produce 300 bikes per month for several years. In this case, in the long run, it would choose to produce bikes using