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Total variable cost

Total variable cost:
1. variable cost changes with the change in quantity. It increase or decrease as the output change.
2. it is zero when output is zero
3. Its curve is parallel to the curve of total cost.
4. Example :- cost of raw material, wages of casual labour.

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