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_______ is the addition made to the total cost by production of an additional unit of output.

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Average cost

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Fixed cost

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Variable cost

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Marginal cost

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Solution

The correct option is B Marginal cost
Marginal cost is defined as the the cost incurred by producing one more unit. It is profitable to continue production if MC ≤ MR as this adds to total revenue.

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