When a Firm Is Able to Put Idle Equipment to Use

question 459

Multiple Choice

When a firm is able to put idle equipment to use by hiring another worker,

• A)variable costs will rise.
• B)variable costs will fall.
• C)fixed costs will fall.
• D)both fixed costs and variable costs will rise.

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