In the Short Run, If the Average Cost Curve Is

question 195

Multiple Choice

In the short run, if the average cost curve is shown as decreasing, it is because

• A)fixed cost is spread out over larger amounts of production.
• B)it becomes cheaper to produce an infinite amount of goods.
• C)additional units of production are inferior.
• D)variable costs increase with each additional amount of production.

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Definitions:

Turn and Earn

A retailing strategy that measures how quickly inventory is sold and replaced over a specific period of time, indicating the efficiency of inventory management.

VMI System

Vendor Managed Inventory, a streamline strategy where the supplier assumes the responsibility of managing inventory levels for the customer.

VMI System

Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) is a supply chain practice where the supplier manages the inventory of the customer, typically by having access to the customer's inventory data.

Replenishment Lead Times

The time interval between placing an order for a product and when it is received and ready for use or sale.