Which of the Costs Below Is an Example of a Fixed

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the costs below is an example of a fixed cost in the short run?

• A) The cost of paper to a copy shop
• B) The wages paid to workers at a landscaping firm
• C) Fuel costs to a taxicab service
• D) A 3-year lease on retail space at the local mall for a clothing retailer

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