Marginal Cost Is Equal to Average Variable Cost

question 268

Multiple Choice

Marginal cost is equal to average variable cost

• A) when average variable cost is at its minimum value.
• B) when marginal cost is at its minimum value.
• C) when average variable cost is getting smaller.
• D) when average variable cost is getting larger.

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