Because Marginal Cost Is Always ________ in the Short Run

question 6

Multiple Choice

Because marginal cost is always ________ in the short run, total variable cost always ________ when output increases.

• A) positive; increases
• B) positive; decreases
• C) negative; increases
• D) negative; decreases

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