Which of the Following Is Probably the Most Serious Disadvantage

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is probably the most serious disadvantage of oral contraceptives for most women?

• A)They provide no protection against STDs.
• B)They cause symptoms of early pregnancy.
• C)They cause vaginal bleeding (spotting)between periods.
• D)They are likely to cause acne.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The expenditure related to manufacturing one more unit of a product or service.

Average Fixed Cost

The total fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, showing how fixed costs change with output levels.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost divided by the number of units produced, reflecting the variable cost of producing each additional unit.

Total Variable Cost Curve

A graph that shows the relationship between total variable cost and the level of a firm’s output.