Use the Following to Answer Question(s): Short-Run Costs

question 225

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question(s) : Short-Run Costs

-(Exhibit: Short-Run Costs) Curve B is the _______ cost curve.

• A) average total
• B) average variable
• C) marginal
• D) total

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