Draw a graph showing a short-run average variable cost curve, a short-run average total cost curve, and a short-run marginal cost curve. Briefly explain the shape of each curve and how they relate to each other.

What will be an ideal response?





As shown in the graph, the short-run average variable cost curve and the short-run average total cost curve have U shapes, and the short-run marginal cost curve intersects the other two at their minimum points.

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