Refer to Figure 21

question 145

Multiple Choice

Refer to Figure 21.3.The vertical difference between the total cost curve and the total fixed cost curve represents

• A)Total variable costs.
• B)Total marginal costs.
• C)Average fixed costs.
• D)Average variable costs.

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