If Marginal Cost Is Below Average Total Cost, Then Average

question 488

Multiple Choice

If marginal cost is below average total cost, then average total cost

• A)is constant.
• B)is falling.
• C)is rising.
• D)may rise or fall depending on the size of fixed costs.

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