If the Short-Run Average Variable Costs of Production for a Firm

question 356

Multiple Choice

If the short-run average variable costs of production for a firm are rising, then this indicates that

• A)average total costs are at a maximum.
• B)average fixed costs are constant.
• C)marginal costs are above average variable costs.
• D)average variable costs are below average fixed costs.

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