If the Marginal Cost Curve Is Below the Average Variable

question 164

Multiple Choice

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

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

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