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Average Variable Cost-Average Total Cost-Marginal Cost

Describe the relationship among Average Variable Cost (AVC) Average, Total Cost (ATC) and marginal Cost (MC)?

Answer:

A) If MC < AVC and ATC, AVC and ATC are falling
B) MC cuts ATC and AVC at their minimum point
C) If MC > AVC and ATC, AVC and ATC are rising.

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