If the Sign of the First Derivative of ATC with Respect

question 178

Multiple Choice

If the sign of the first derivative of ATC with respect to Q is positive:

• A) ATC is increasing as Q increases.
• B) ATC is decreasing as Q increases.
• C) ATC is constant as Q increases.
• D) TC is increasing as Q increases.

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