Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Relationship Between Average

question 141

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the relationship between average and marginal costs is INCORRECT?

• A) There is always a definite relationship between average and marginal cost.
• B) When marginal costs are less than average costs, the latter must fall.
• C) When marginal costs are greater than average costs, the latter must rise.
• D) There is no way for average variable costs to fall when marginal costs are falling.

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