Quick Check Multiple Choice No (3) A firm is producing 1,000 units at a total cost of $5,000. If it were tom increase production to 1,001 units, its total cost would rise to $5,008. What does this information tell you about the firm? (a) Marginal cost is $5, and average variable cost is $8. (b) Marginal cost is $8, and average variable cost is $5. (c) Marginal cost is $5, and average total cost is $8. (d) Marginal cost is $8, and average total cost is $5.

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No (3) A firm is producing 1,000 units at a total cost of $5,000. If it were tom increase production to 1,001 units, its total cost would rise to $5,008. What does this information tell you about the firm?

(a) Marginal cost is $5, and average variable cost is $8.

(b) Marginal cost is $8, and average variable cost is $5.

(c) Marginal cost is $5, and average total cost is $8.

(d) Marginal cost is $8, and average total cost is $5.

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