When Other Factors Remain Constant, an Increase in Variable Costs

question 43

Multiple Choice

When other factors remain constant, an increase in variable costs:

• A) Increases the number of units needed to earn profits
• B) Decreases the number of units needed to earn profits
• C) Has no effect on the number of units needed to earn profits
• D) Decreases the number of units needed to break even

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