The Marginal Cost Curve Crosses the Average Total Cost Curve

question 365

Multiple Choice

The marginal cost curve crosses the average total cost curve at

• A)the efficient scale.
• B)the minimum point on the average total cost curve.
• C)a point where the marginal cost curve is rising.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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