When Average Total Cost Is Decreasing as Output Expands

question 9

Multiple Choice

When average total cost is decreasing as output expands:

• A) average fixed cost must be increasing.
• B) average variable cost must be falling.
• C) marginal cost must be greater than average total cost.
• D) marginal cost must be less than average total cost.

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Definitions:

Pre-Tax Book Income

The income of a company before taxes are deducted, as reported in its financial statements following accounting principles, but without considering tax expenses.

Tax Depreciation

The deduction of a fixed asset's costs over its useful life for tax purposes, reducing taxable income.

Book Depreciation

The methodical distribution of a physical asset's expense across its lifespan for the purposes of accounting and taxation.

Tax Rate

Tax rate refers to the percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government on their income or profits.