If the Marginal Cost Curve Is Below the Average Variable

question 206

Multiple Choice

If the marginal cost curve is below the average variable cost curve, then

• A)average variable cost is increasing.
• B)average variable cost is decreasing.
• C)marginal cost must be decreasing.
• D)average variable cost could either be increasing or decreasing.

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