COMPLETE QUESTION:
The statements and equations below show various ways of defining average variable cost, marginal cost, and average total cost. Below, TC is used to abbreviate total cost, VC is used to abbreviate Variable cost, and Q is used to abbreviate quantity. Classify each statement or equation according to whether it describes average variable cost, marginal cost, or average (total) cost.
Average Variable Cost Marginal Cost Average (Total) Cost
The amount by which total cost increases when an additional unit is produced
Total cost divided by quantity of output
Change in the total cost divided by change in output
VC / Q
The sum of all costs that change as output changes divided by the number of units produced.
TC / Q
ΔTC/ΔQ
Answer and Explanation:
Marginal Cost is the value by which total cost increases when more units are produced.
Marginal Cost = VC / Q
Average Variable Cost is the cost per the quantity of output. It is the difference in the Total Cost per change in output.
Average Cost is the addition of all costs that change due to changes in output per the number of units produced.
TC / Q= Variable Cost
ΔTC/ΔQ= marginal cost