Which of the Following Total Cost Functions Suggests the Presence

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following total cost functions suggests the presence of a natural monopoly?

• A) TC = 2Q
• B) TC = 100 + 2Q
• C) TC = 100 + 2Q²
• D) All of the above.

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