Multiple Choice
The vertical distance between the total variable cost curve and the total cost curve ________ as output increases; the vertical distance between the average variable cost curve and the average total cost curve ________ as output increases.
A) decreases; remains the same
B) is constant; becomes smaller
C) increases; becomes smaller at first but then increases
D) increases; remains the same
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