When a factory is operating in the short run,

A. total cost and variable cost are usually the same.

B. it cannot adjust the quantity of fixed inputs.

C. it cannot alter variable costs.

D. average fixed cost rises as output increases.

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Shyann Mann

Business

6 March, 13:47

When a factory is operating in the short run,

A. total cost and variable cost are usually the same.

B. it cannot adjust the quantity of fixed inputs.

C. it cannot alter variable costs.

D. average fixed cost rises as output increases.

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Karina Morton · Answer 1

B. it cannot adjust the quantity of fixed inputs

Explanation:

The short run is the conceptual time period where at least one factor of production is fixed in amount while other factors are variable in amount.

Fixed costs have no impact on a firm's short run decisions

When a factory is operating in the short run,A. total cost and variable cost are usually the same.B. it cannot adjust the quantity of fixed inputs.C. it cannot alter variable costs.D. average fixed cost rises as output increases.

When a factory is operating in the short run,

A. total cost and variable cost are usually the same.

B. it cannot adjust the quantity of fixed inputs.

C. it cannot alter variable costs.

D. average fixed cost rises as output increases.