If the marginal cost curve is rising, which of the following must be true?

A. Total costs must be rising.
B. The average total cost curve must be above the marginal cost curve.
C. The average total cost curve must be below the marginal cost curve.
D. The average total cost curve must be rising.


Answer: A

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