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What would happen to the following type of cost as output is increased?

Average variable cost

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  • As output increases, the Average Variable Cost (AVC) initially declines, reaches a minimum, and then begins to rise.
  • AVC = `"Total Variable Cost"/"Output"`
  • Initially, AVC decreases due to better resource utilization and increased returns.
  • After a certain point, due to diminishing returns (overuse of variable inputs), AVC starts rising.
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Chapter 8: Cost and Revenue Analysis - TEST YOURSELF QUESTIONS [Page 161]

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Frank Economics [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 8 Cost and Revenue Analysis
TEST YOURSELF QUESTIONS | Q 28. (d) | Page 161
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