The Marginal Cost Curve

question 22

Multiple Choice

The marginal cost curve:

• A) is a vertical line.
• B) generally rises at first and then declines as output expands.
• C) generally falls at first and then rises as output expands.
• D) intersects the average variable cost curve from below at its maximum point.

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