If the Average Variable Cost Curve Is Above the Marginal

question 342

Multiple Choice

If the average variable cost curve is above the marginal cost curve, then

• A) marginal costs must be decreasing.
• B) average variable costs must be increasing.
• C) marginal costs must be increasing.
• D) marginal costs can be either increasing or decreasing.

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