The Vertical Distance Between the Total Cost Curve and the Total

question 49

Multiple Choice

The vertical distance between the total cost curve and the total variable cost curve is

• A) average total cost.
• B) total fixed cost.
• C) average fixed cost.
• D) marginal cost.
• E) average variable cost.

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