If Marginal Cost Exceeds Average Total Cost

question 63

Multiple Choice

If marginal cost exceeds average total cost:

• A) average total cost decreases as output increases.
• B) average fixed cost increases as output increases.
• C) average variable cost increases as output increases.
• D) average variable cost decreases as output increases.

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