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The point where the diminishing returns sets in.
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- Average total cost, average variable cost marginal cost and marginal product b. The relationship between marginal product and marginal cost is reciprocal or opposite. Why is it so? Explain.arrow_forwardWhich type of cost does depend on a firm's output? 1.marginal cost 2.total cost 3.variable cost 4.all of the abovearrow_forwardWhich of the following is true of the relationship between Average Cost and Marginal Cost Select one: a. None of the answers given b. Average increases when marginal cost decreases c. Average costs decreases when marginal cost increases d. Average costs increases when marginal cost increasesarrow_forward
- UNITS OF VARIABLE TOTAL MARGINAL AVERAGE PRICE OF INPUT PRODUCT PRODUCT PRODUCT INPUT TOTAL VARIABLE COST AVERAGE VARIABLE COST TOTAL FIXED TOTAL AVERAGE TOTAL MARGINAL COST COST COST COST 012345678 0 $1 $2 6 $1 2 15 $1 27 $1 37 $1 45 $1 50 $1 52 $1 50 $1 ଖ ଖ ଖ ଖ ଖ ଖ ଖ ଖ ଖ $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 $2 $2arrow_forwardDiminishing marginal product explains why, as a firm’s output increases.a. the production function and total-cost curve both get steeper.b. the production function and total-cost curve both get flatter.c. the production function gets steeper, while the total-cost curve gets flatter.d. the production function gets flatter, while the total-cost curve gets steeper.arrow_forward
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