If the Marginal Cost Curve Is Below the Average Variable

question 206

Multiple Choice

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

• A)average variable cost is increasing.
• B)average variable cost is decreasing.
• C)marginal cost must be decreasing.
• D)average variable cost could either be increasing or decreasing.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation by spreading the cost of an asset evenly over its useful life.

Residual Value

The estimated value of an asset at the end of its useful life.

Depreciation

The method of distributing the expense of a physical asset throughout its life span.

Double-Declining-Balance

An accelerated method of depreciation where an asset loses value at double the rate of the straight-line depreciation method.