If Marginal Cost Exceeds Average Variable Cost, Then ________ Cost

question 313

Multiple Choice

If marginal cost exceeds average variable cost, then ________ cost is ________ as output increases.

• A) average total; at a maximum
• B) average total; falling
• C) average variable; rising
• D) average fixed; at a maximum

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