The Marginal Cost Curve Has a U Shape Because

question 8

Multiple Choice

The marginal cost curve has a U shape because

• A)Initially, the marginal product of labour falls, then rises.
• B)Initially, the average product of labour rises, then falls.
• C)Initially, the marginal product of labour rises, then falls.
• D)Initially, the average cost of production rises, then falls.

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Definitions:

Chance

A measure of likelihood or probability that a particular event will occur.

Error

The difference between a measured or inferred value and the true value, often used in the context of statistical models and predictions.

Extremes

The highest and lowest values in a dataset, which can significantly affect the range and other statistical measures.

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped curve that represents the distribution of many types of data; most scores are near the average, fewer scores are found at the extremes.