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If variable cost at each output level doubles, ATC doubles. AFC doubles. MC remains unchanged. MC doubles. MC less than doubles.

Economics: Private and Public Choice (MindTap Course List)

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Author:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

Publisher:James D. Gwartney, Richard L. Stroup, Russell S. Sobel, David A. Macpherson

Chapter21: Costs And The Supply Of Goods

Section: Chapter Questions

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If variable cost at each output level doubles,
ATC doubles.
AFC doubles.
MC remains unchanged.
MC doubles.
MC less than doubles.

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