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The average variable cost curve and the average total cost curve get closer to each other as output increases. What explains this?

When would total cost equal fixed costs?

If marginal physical product is continually declining, what does marginal cost look like and please explain this answer because I am having major trouble understanding.

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Correlate average variable cost curve and the average total cost curve.

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