When the Marginal Cost Is Higher Than the Average Total

question 16

Multiple Choice

When the marginal cost is higher than the average total cost,

• A) the average fixed cost must exceed the average variable cost.
• B) the average variable cost must also be higher than the average total cost.
• C) the higher additional value causes the average to rise.
• D) the higher additional value causes the average to fall.

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