CUET Economics 2025 22 May Shift 2 PYQs

Choose the correct options with reference to short-run average costs.

(A) Average total cost = total cost / quantity of output

(B) Average total cost = average variable cost + average fixed cost

(C) Average variable cost = average total cost - average fixed cost

(D) Average fixed cost = average variable cost - average cost

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match List-I with List-II

List–I	List–II
(A) A proportional increase in all inputs results in an increase in output by a smaller proportion	(I) Constant returns to scale
(B) A proportional increase in all inputs results in an increase in output by a larger proportion	(II) Law of variable proportions
(C) A proportional increase in all inputs results in an increase in output by the same proportion	(III) Decreasing Returns to Scale
(D) Factor proportions change as long as one factor is held constant and the other factors increases	(IV) Increasing Returns to Scale

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the INCORRECT condition for profit maximisation in the perfect market.

1. The price must equal to MC.
2. Marginal cost must be non-decreasing.
3. Price must be less than the average cost.
4. Price must be greater than the average cost.