Given the Total Cost Equation for a Firm, the Marginal

question 14

Multiple Choice

Given the total cost equation for a firm, the marginal cost equation can be derived by:

• A) dividing total cost by total output.
• B) taking the first derivative of the cost function with respect to quantity.
• C) dividing total variable cost by total output.
• D) subtracting variable cost from the fixed cost at all levels of output.
• E) multiplying the total cost equation by price.

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