Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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Chapter 14, Problem 7MCQ
To determine
Choose the correct answer from the following options: When
- Equals average product
- Exceeds average product
- Is less than average product
- Is at its maximum level
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When output increases from 20 to 30 units the total cost increases from $500 to $600. Assuming the fixed cost is $200, which of the following is true?
a.
Average total cost falls
b.
The production cost per unit is increasing
c.
Average fixed costs rise
d.
Marginal cost is equal to fixed cost
Which of the following measures of cost is best described as "the cost of a typical unit of output if total cost is divided evenly over all the units produced?"
a. average variable cost
b. average fixed cost
c. marginal cost
d. average total cost
A firm’s marginal product will be at a maximum at which of the following levels of output?
A
less than the quantity where average cost is a minimum.
B
greater than the quantity where marginal cost is a minimum.
C
greater than the quantity where average cost is a minimum.
D
less than the quantity where marginal cost is a minimum.
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