As a Firm Increases Its Output in the Short Run,average

question 18

Multiple Choice

As a firm increases its output in the short run,average fixed cost

• A)rises steadily
• B)falls and then rises
• C)falls steadily
• D)rises and then falls
• E)remains unchanged

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