Marginal Cost Is Calculated for a Particular Increase in Output

question 102

Multiple Choice

Marginal cost is calculated for a particular increase in output by

• A)multiplying the total cost by the change in output.
• B)multiplying the change in total cost by the change in output.
• C)dividing the total cost by the change in output.
• D)dividing the change in total cost by the change in output.

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