What Is the Shape of the Average Total Cost Curve

question 116

Multiple Choice

What is the shape of the average total cost curve for a firm in the short run?

• A) U-shaped.
• B) A horizontal line.
• C) A vertical line.
• D) A curve that slopes upward to the right.

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