How Would a $10 Increase in an Avoidable Fixed Cost

question 8

Multiple Choice

How would a $10 increase in an avoidable fixed cost effect a price-taking firm's supply curve?

• A) MC would increase by $10 and AC would not change
• B) AC would increase by $10 and MC would not change
• C) MC and AC would both decrease by $10
• D) MC and AC would both increase by $10

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