Question

A business produces 10 units of output. Its average variable cost (AVC) = $25, average fixed cost (AFC) = $5, and marginal cost (MC) = $30. The firm's average total cost (ATC) is ________.

Answer 1

Answer: $30

Explanation:

Given that,

Average variable cost (AVC) = $25

Average fixed cost (AFC) = $5

Marginal cost (MC) = $30

Average total cost (ATC) = Average fixed cost (AFC) + Average variable cost (AVC)

                                          = $5 + $25

                                          = $30

Therefore, average total cost is the sum of average fixed cost and average variable cost. Alternatively, average total cost is calculated by dividing total cost to units of output produced.