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WAEC Economics 2016 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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21. At which stage of production should a firm shut down? When (a) AVC = ATC (b) AVC < Price (c) AVC > Price (d) AVC = MC

  • A. AVC = ATC
  • B. AVC < Price
  • C. AVC > PriceCorrect
  • D. AVC = MC

Explanation

A firm will shut down when it is unable to cover its variable cost i.e. value AVC < Price. Thus a firm shuts down when AVC > Price.

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