In a Short-Run Production Process, the Marginal Cost Is Rising

question 20

Multiple Choice

In a short-run production process, the marginal cost is rising and the average total cost is falling as output is increased. Thus, marginal cost is:

• A) below average total cost.
• B) above average total cost.
• C) between the average variable and average total cost curves.
• D) below average fixed cost.

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