(Figure: Interpreting the LRATC) Which Region(s) in the Graph Indicate(s)

question 314

Multiple Choice

(Figure: Interpreting the LRATC) Which region(s) in the graph indicate(s) diseconomies of scale?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) B and C

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