Statement I

question 43

Multiple Choice

Statement I.As output expands beyond the break-even point,the vertical distance between the AVC and ATC will get smaller.
Statement II.The minimum point on the firm's AVC curve is the shutdown point.

• A)Statement I is true and statement II is false.
• B)Statement I is false and statement I is true.
• C)Both statements are true.
• D)Both statements are false.

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