If Marginal Cost Is Greater Than Average Variable Cost, Average

question 41

Multiple Choice

If marginal cost is greater than average variable cost, average variable cost will:

• A) increase as output increases.
• B) decrease as output increases.
• C) not change as output increases.
• D) equal average total cost.

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