An Increase in Average Variable Cost and a Reduction in Fixed

question 8

Multiple Choice

An increase in average variable cost and a reduction in fixed cost will

• A) Increase breakeven quantity
• B) Have no impact on breakeven quantity
• C) Decrease breakeven quantity
• D) Have an indeterminate impact on breakeven quantity

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