Every point on a U?shaped long-run average cost curve represents

A. the minimum point of the associated short-run average cost curve.
B. the minimum cost at which the associated output level can be produced when the scale of plant can be changed.
C. the minimum cost at which the associated output level can be produced when the scale of plant cannot be changed.
D. both A and B.


Answer: B

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