When a Factory Is Operating in the Short Run

question 198

Multiple Choice

When a factory is operating in the short run,

• A)it cannot alter variable costs.
• B)total cost and variable cost are usually the same.
• C)average fixed cost rises as output increases.
• D)it cannot adjust the quantity of fixed inputs.

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