If a Firm Is Currently Producing Zero Output in the Short

question 154

Multiple Choice

If a firm is currently producing zero output in the short run, total cost equals

• A)fixed cost.
• B)zero.
• C)variable cost.
• D)average variable cost.
• E)marginal cost.

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