Suppose Larry's Lariats Produces Lassos in a Factory,and Uses Nine

question 10

Multiple Choice

Suppose Larry's Lariats produces lassos in a factory,and uses nine feet of rope to make each lasso.The rope is put into a machine that automatically cuts it to the right length,then seals the ends to prevent fraying.The rope is then hand tied,dipped,and wound before being placed in a packaging machine to prepare it for retail sale.If Larry were to decrease the production of lassos,which of the following is true regarding the company's costs?

• A) The variable costs of rope would drop to zero.
• B) The fixed cost of the rope cutting machine would stay the same.
• C) The fixed cost of the employee's wages would stay the same.
• D) None of these is true.

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