The minimum points of the average variable cost and average total cost curves occur where

a. the marginal cost curve lies below the average variable cost and average total cost curves
b. the marginal cost curve intersects those curves
c. wages are the lowest
d. the slope of total cost is the smallest
e. the elasticity of demand is unitary


B

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