In the Short Run, If Average Total Cost Is Increasing

question 99

Multiple Choice

In the short run, if average total cost is increasing as output rises, then

• A) marginal cost must be below average total cost.
• B) average total cost is no longer equal to the sum of average variable cost and average fixed cost.
• C) average variable cost must be increasing.
• D) average fixed costs must be increasing.
• E) total fixed costs must be increasing.

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