Economics 9708 · AS & A Level · 7.5

7.5 — practice question

The diagram illustrates the long-run average cost (LRAC) curve for a firm together with three short-run average cost (SRAC) curves. Which statement is correct?

  • AWhen the minimum point of SRAC3 is lower than the minimum point of SRAC2 it reflects the law of variable proportions.
  • BThe law of diminishing returns explains why each of the SRAC curves is U-shaped.
  • CThe position of SRAC2 shows the minimum efficient scale of production.
  • DThe rising section of SRAC1 indicates the existence of diseconomies of scale.

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