In Figure 21

question 17

Multiple Choice

In Figure 21.4, a firm that produces between 600 and 800 units per period should choose a plant with a short-run average total cost function of

• A) ATC₂ only_.
• B) ATC₁ only.
• C) ATC₃ only.
• D) ATC₂ or ATC₃.

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