When marginal-cost curve lies: a. above the ATC curve, ATC rises b. above the AVC curve, ATC rises c. below the AVC curve, total fixed cost increases d. below the ATC curve, total fixed cost falls Please, show your answer graphically.

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When marginal-cost curve lies:
a. above the ATC curve, ATC rises
b. above the AVC curve, ATC rises
c. below the AVC curve, total fixed cost increases
d. below the ATC curve, total fixed cost falls
Please, show your answer graphically.

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When talking about the relationship between MC, ATC, and TFC, it can be said that there is a significant relationship between MC and ATC, but there is no relationship between MC and TFC or ATC and TFC.

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