Asked by Christopher Severson on Apr 24, 2024

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Which of the following is correct as it relates to cost curves?

A) Average variable cost intersects marginal cost at the latter's minimum point.
B) Marginal cost intersects average total cost at the latter's minimum point.
C) Average fixed cost intersects marginal cost at the latter's minimum point.
D) Marginal cost intersects average fixed cost at the latter's minimum point.

Marginal Cost

Marginal cost refers to the expense of producing one additional unit of a product or service, indicating the efficiency of production processes.

Average Variable Cost

Average variable cost is the total variable costs of production divided by the number of units produced, indicating the average cost of producing each unit excluding fixed costs.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the total quantity produced, indicating the cost per unit of output.

  • Identify the behavior of cost curves (MC, ATC, AVC, AFC) in the short run and their interactions.
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Dr. Maria KhalidMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Marginal cost intersects average total cost at the latter's minimum point is correct. This is because the minimum point of average total cost represents the most efficient level of production, where the firm is producing output at the lowest possible cost per unit. At this point, the marginal cost, which represents the extra cost of producing one additional unit of output, is equal to the average total cost, which represents the total cost of producing all units of output divided by the total number of units.