Question

    What happens to variable costs when production output is

    zero?
    A They remain constant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B They drop to zero Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C They are at their minimum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D They reach their maximum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Variable costs are directly tied to production levels. If there is no production, variable costs such as raw materials and labor effectively reduce to zero, as there are no production activities to incur these costs.

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