The Vertical Distance Between the Average Variable Cost and Average

question 18

Multiple Choice

The vertical distance between the average variable cost and average total cost curves

• A)is everywhere equal to total fixed costs.
• B)is everywhere equal to marginal cost.
• C)increases at a decreasing rate.
• D)decreases as quantity increases.

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