The Vertical Distance Between the Average Total Cost Curve and the Average

question 75

Multiple Choice

The vertical distance between the average total cost curve and the average variable cost curve equals:

• A) marginal cost.
• B) average fixed cost.
• C) total fixed cost.
• D) total variable cost.

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