The slope of the total variable cost curve equals _________.

average variable cost.

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marginal cost.

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average cost.

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marginal physical product.

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Solution

The correct option is C marginal cost.
This is because the marginal cost is the additional cost of producing one more unit. This will be equal to the variable cost because variable cost also depending on the number of units produces. Hence, MC=TVC

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