5. Economies of scale occur when a. the long run total cost is decreasing b. the long run total cost is increasing at a decreasing rate c. the marginal cost is increasing d. the long run AC is increasing e. the long run AC is decreasing

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5. Economies of scale occur when

a. the long run total cost is decreasing

b. the long run total cost is increasing at a decreasing rate

c. the marginal cost is increasing

d. the long run AC is increasing

e. the long run AC is decreasing

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