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Larry has been using heroin for several years and knows the exact amount needed for his desired 'high.' Normally,Larry injects the heroin in his basement,but while on vacation he injects the drug in a hotel.Although Larry used the same amount of heroin that he always does,he overdoses and dies.What phenomenon is likely responsible for this outcome?


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Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of goods produced or sold, like wages or lease payments.

Marginal Costs

The extra expense incurred from making one more unit of a product or service.

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of goods produced, showing the cost of producing each unit.

Marginal Cost

The cost incurred to produce one additional unit of a product or service.

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