Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 4MCQ
To determine

Choose the correct answer from the following options: Average variable cost is at minimum when ___.

  1. Marginal cost equals average variable cost
  2. Average total cost is at a minimum
  3. Marginal cost exceeds average fixed cost
  4. Average total cost exceeds average variable cost

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