Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Total Variable Costs

question 160

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship between total variable costs and output?

• A) Total variable costs increase as output decreases.
• B) Total variable costs decrease as output increases.
• C) Total variable costs stay the same as output changes.
• D) Total variable costs = variable rate × amount of output.

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