As Output Expands, the Slope of the Average Total Cost

question 142

Multiple Choice

As output expands, the slope of the average total cost curve

• A)stays negative throughout
• B)stays positive throughout
• C)is first negative and then positive
• D)is first positive and then negative
• E)is constant

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