The Table Below Shows Output,marginal Cost,and Average Variable Cost for the Production

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The table below shows output,marginal cost,and average variable cost for the production of pairs of shoes.All costs are in dollars. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Output } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Marginal } \\\text { Cost }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Average } \\\text { Variable Cost }\end{array} \\\hline 50 & 60 & 140 \\\hline 70 & 45 & 115 \\\hline 90 & 35 & 95 \\\hline 110 & 30 & 80 \\\hline 130 & 35 & 65 \\\hline 150 & 60 & 60 \\\hline 170 & 105 & 65 \\\hline 190 & 180 & 75 \\\hline 210 & 230 & 90 \\\hline 230 & 290 & 110 \\\hline\end{array}$$ TABLE 7- 6
-Refer to Table 7- 6.Suppose this firm is producing 210 pairs of shoes per time period and that the variable factor of production is labour.Which of the following statements best describes this firm's production?

• A)Each additional unit of labour employed reduces the average variable cost of the pairs of shoes.
• B)Additional units of labour employed will increase the average variable cost of producing shoes.
• C)Marginal cost is higher than average variable cost,so marginal product must be rising.
• D)Marginal cost is higher than average variable cost,so average product must be rising.
• E)The firm is producing below its capacity.

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