If Marginal Cost Is Rising, Average Total Cost Must Also

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If marginal cost is rising, average total cost must also be rising.

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Definitions:

Traceable Fixed Expenses

Fixed expenses that can be directly linked to a specific segment of a business and would disappear if the segment did not exist.

Contribution Margin

The difference between the sales revenue of a product and its variable costs, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Expenses

Costs or expenses that change in proportion to business activity levels or volume, such as sales commissions or raw material costs.

Traceable Fixed Expenses

Fixed costs directly associated with specific business segments, which would be eliminated if the segment was discontinued.