When Marginal Cost Is Less Than Average Total Cost

question 94

Multiple Choice

When marginal cost is less than average total cost,

• A)marginal cost must be falling.
• B)average variable cost must be falling.
• C)average total cost is falling.
• D)average total cost is rising.

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