Total Variable Cost

question 86

Multiple Choice

Total variable cost:

• A) is zero when the quantity produced is zero.
• B) is the sum of those changing expenses that are closely related to output.
• C) may increase as the quantity produced is increased.
• D) All of these alternatives are correct.

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