If Marginal Cost Is Below Average Total Cost, Then Average

question 26

Multiple Choice

If marginal cost is below average total cost, then average total cost:

• A) is falling
• B) is rising
• C) is constant
• D) may rise or fall depending on the size of fixed costs

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