-If, in the Short Run, the Level of Output Is

question 362

Multiple Choice

-If, in the short run, the level of output is zero, which of the following statement is TRUE?

• A) Total variable cost is zero but total cost equals total fixed cost, and both of the latter exceed zero.
• B) Total cost and total fixed cost graphs will begin at the origin.
• C) Total fixed cost will also be zero at first but will rise once output rises.
• D) none of the above

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