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Which shape best describes the marginal cost (MC) curve in the short run?

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Question

Which shape best describes the marginal cost (MC) curve in the short run?

Options

  • Horizontal straight line

  • Downward sloping straight line

  • U-shaped curve

  • Vertical straight line

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Solution

U-shaped curve

Explanation:

The MC curve is U-shaped because marginal cost first falls due to better use of variable and fixed factors, then eventually rises when excessive use of the variable factor causes diminishing returns and inefficiency.

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