A Short-Run Total Cost Function,TC = 100 + 32Q -

question 18

Multiple Choice

A short-run total cost function,TC = 100 + 32Q - 4Q² + 0.4Q³,indicates the existence of

• A)a linear total cost curve.
• B)a constant average variable cost curve.
• C)a U-shaped average variable cost curve.
• D)a constant marginal cost curve.

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