The Total Cost to the Firm of Producing Zero Units

question 156

Multiple Choice

The total cost to the firm of producing zero units of output is

• A)zero in both the short run and the long run.
• B)its fixed cost in the short run and zero in the long run.
• C)its fixed cost in both the short run and the long run.
• D)its variable cost in both the short run and the long run.

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Definitions:

Carbon-Zinc

A type of battery chemistry characterized by the use of carbon and zinc as the electrode materials, often used in household batteries.

Alkaline

A type of battery chemistry that is based on the reaction between zinc and manganese dioxide, characterized by high energy density.

Hydrometer

A device used to measure the specific gravity of a fluid, such as the electrolyte used in a battery.

Specific Gravity

The ratio of the volume and weight of a substance to an equal volume and weight of water. Water has a specific gravity of 1.