Which of the Following Measures of Cost Is Best Described

question 596

Multiple Choice

Which of the following measures of cost is best described as "the increase in total cost that arises from an extra unit of production?"

• A)variable cost
• B)average variable cost
• C)average total cost
• D)marginal cost

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