A Variable Cost Function of the Form: VC = 52

question 56

Multiple Choice

A variable cost function of the form: VC = 52 + 2Q + 3Q^{2 implies a marginal cost curve that is}

• A) constant.
• B) upward sloping.
• C) U-shaped.
• D) quadratic.

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