The Physical Output That Is Due to the Addition of One

question 253

Multiple Choice

The physical output that is due to the addition of one more unit of a variable factor of production is

• A) average total cost.
• B) marginal cost.
• C) average physical product.
• D) marginal physical product.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of the amount of production or sales, including rent, wages, and insurance premiums.

Mixed Cost

A cost that contains both fixed and variable components and changes with the level of output but not directly in proportion.

Fixed Cost Element

A component of total costs that does not change with the level of output or activity within a certain range.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of manufacturing activity or output, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.