The Marginal Cost Curve Intersects the Short-Run Average Total Cost

question 159

Multiple Choice

The marginal cost curve intersects the short-run average total cost curve where

• A) marginal cost is minimized in the short run.
• B) average variable costs are minimized in the short run.
• C) average total costs are minimized in the short run.
• D) average variable costs are maximized in the short run.

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