A Mineral Becomes ____________________ When It Costs More Than It

question 82

Short Answer

A mineral becomes ____________________ when it costs more than it is worth to find,extract,transport,and process it.

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Definitions:

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a company, industry, or economy within a specified period.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the volume of output, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Variable Costs

Expenses that vary directly with the amount of production output.

Total Costs

Total costs encompass the sum of all expenses incurred in the production of goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.