When the Long- Run Marginal Cost Is Less Than the Long-

question 106

Multiple Choice

When the long- run marginal cost is less than the long- run average cost, the long- run average cost slopes_______ and when the long- run marginal cost is greater than the long- run average cost, the long- run average cost slopes _______.

• A)upward; downward
• B)upward; upward
• C)downward; downward
• D)downward; upward

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