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(1) Use the graph to answer the question.

The graph illustrates that

A-the firm's fixed costs are increasing.   B-the firm is producing fewer units at every cost level 

C-the firm is failing to employ division of labor.  D-the firm's variable and total costs are decreasing

E-the firm is experiencing increasing marginal returns

 

(2)A firm has fixed costs of $100 at 10 units. If its variable costs at 15 units are $100, what must its total cost be to produce 15 units?

A- $100.  B-$200.  C-$250.  D-$1,500. E-$2,500

(3) Use the graph to answer the question.

Between points C and D, the long-run average total cost curve is characterized by ________ because the firm is experiencing ________ returns to scale.

A-constant returns; constant.  B-economies of scale; increasing.   C-economies of scale; constant

D-diseconomies of scale; increasing.  E-diseconomies of scale; decreasing

 

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