alleryStart learning →When average cost is falling as output rises, marginal cost is what?
ALess than average cost
BGreater than average cost
CEqual to average cost
DEqual to fixed cost
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Less than average cost
Only a below-average extra unit can drag the average down.
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