Suppose an Apple Orchardist Increases the Number of Fruit Pickers

question 101

Multiple Choice

Suppose an apple orchardist increases the number of fruit pickers hired for a season.The number of apple trees remains the same.As a result the orchardist's:

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

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