In the Short Run, Suppose Average Total Cost Is a Straight

question 171

Multiple Choice

In the short run, suppose average total cost is a straight line and marginal cost is positive and constant. Then, we know that fixed costs must:

• A) be declining with output.
• B) be positive.
• C) equal zero.
• D) We do not have enough information to answer this question.

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