If the Marginal Cost of Producing the Next Unit of Output

question 118

Multiple Choice

If the marginal cost of producing the next unit of output is less than the average total cost, then

• A) the average total cost curve is increasing.
• B) the marginal cost curve is at its minimum.
• C) the average total cost curve is decreasing.
• D) the average total cost curve is at its minimum.

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