average cost

  

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Production cost per unit of output, computed by dividing the total of fixed costs and variable costs by the number of total units produced (total output). Lower average costs are a potent competitive advantage. Also called unit cost. Formula: (Fixed costs + Variable costs) ÷ Total output.

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