Which of the Following Statements About Marginal Cost Is Correct

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about marginal cost is correct?

• A)When the marginal product of a variable input is rising,the marginal cost will fall.
• B)When marginal cost equals average cost,average cost is at its maximum.
• C)In the short-run,the marginal cost curve is parallel to the average variable cost curve.
• D)When marginal cost is falling,total fixed cost is rising.

Identify the point of minimized average variable cost and its implications for firm efficiency.

Apply the concept of marginal cost and its relation to average costs and total cost.

Understand the significance of achieving minimum average total cost for operational efficiency in the short run.

Explain the full economic costs of production represented by total cost.

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