Question 38
Theory of Costs and RevenueUse Figure 2 (a firm's cost curves X, Y and Z with AR = MR at price P) to answer the question. The curve labelled Z is

- A.marginal cost curve.
- B.average cost curve.
- C.average fixed cost curve.
- D.average variable cost curve.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (average variable cost curve.)
Explanation
Z is the lower U-shaped curve below the average cost curve Y: average variable cost.