When Marginal Cost Is Below Average Variable Cost, Average Variable

question 135

Multiple Choice

When marginal cost is below average variable cost, average variable cost must be:

• A) at its minimum.
• B) at its maximum.
• C) falling.
• D) rising.

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Definitions:

Business Firms

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