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If marginal cost is positive and falling ?

Correct answer: B. Total cost is increasing at a falling rate

  • A. Total cost is falling
  • B. Total cost is increasing at a falling rate
  • C. Total cost is falling at a falling rate
  • D. Total cost is increasing at an increasing rate

Explanation

A positive marginal cost means each extra unit increases total cost, while falling marginal cost means those increases become progressively smaller. Therefore, total cost increases at a falling rate.

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