When Average Total Cost Is at Its Minimum

question 23

Multiple Choice

When average total cost is at its minimum:

• A) average variable cost is declining with increases in output.
• B) average variable cost plus average fixed cost is declining with increases in output.
• C) average total cost is equal to average variable cost.
• D) marginal cost is equal to average variable cost.
• E) marginal cost is equal to average total cost.

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