Average variable cost is equal to

A) average cost plus average fixed cost.
B) marginal cost plus average fixed cost.
C) marginal cost.
D) average total cost minus average fixed cost.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the variable cost per unit of output.

Average Total Cost

The sum of all production costs divided by the quantity of output produced, essentially indicating the per-unit cost of production.

Marginal Cost

Marginal cost is the additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a good or service, important for decision-making on production levels.