Which One of the Following Is False

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is false?

• A)The marginal cost curve intersects the average variable cost curve and the average total cost curve at their maximum points.
• B)When marginal cost is greater than average variable cost,average variable cost is increasing.
• C)When marginal cost is greater than average total cost,average total cost is increasing.
• D)The average total cost curve is U-shaped.
• E)The average fixed cost curve is downward sloping.

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