Average Total Cost Is Very High When a Small Amount

question 211

Multiple Choice

Average total cost is very high when a small amount of output is produced because

• A)average variable cost is high.
• B)average fixed cost is high.
• C)marginal cost is high.
• D)marginal product is high.

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