A Typical Break-Even Analysis Assumes That

question 84

Multiple Choice

A typical break-even analysis assumes that:

• A) the total revenue curve is a straight line.
• B) the demand curve faced by the firm is horizontal.
• C) the average variable cost is the same at different levels of output.
• D) profits will grow continually beyond the break-even point.
• E) All of these are assumptions of a typical break-even analysis.

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