When a Firm's Average Total Cost Curve Is Downward-Sloping

question 109

Multiple Choice

When a firm's average total cost curve is downward-sloping,

• A)one firm can charge a higher price than multiple firms.
• B)one firm can always produce more cheaply than multiple firms.
• C)multiple firms in a market can charge a lower price than one firm.
• D)a larger number of firms in a market is better than a smaller number of firms.
• E)multiple firms can produce more cheaply than one firm.

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