If ATC Is Rising Then MC Must Be

question 124

Multiple Choice

If ATC is rising then MC must be

• A)rising.
• B)falling.
• C)equal to ATC.
• D)above ATC.
• E)both A and D

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Definitions:

Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the total cost incurred by a firm and the level of output produced.

Average Total Cost

The cost per unit of output, found by dividing the total cost (fixed plus variable) by the number of units produced.

Cigars

Rolled bundles of dried and fermented tobacco leaves designed to be smoked.

ATC and MC Curves

Graphs in economics that represent a firm's average total costs (ATC) and marginal costs (MC) at different levels of production.