Tankao makes Bluetooth headphones for mobile devices. When 50 Bluetooth headphones are produced in the short run, the average variable cost is $30. Fixed costs are greater than zero. Therefore, Tankao's average _____ cost is _____.
A.total; $30.
B.total; less than $30.
C.fixed; $30.
D.total; greater than $30.
Answer
Option D
average total cost =average variable cost +average fixed cost
average fixed cost =fixed cost/quantity
fixed cost>0
average fixed cost>0
average total cost =30 +AFC
ATC>30
Therefore, Tankao's average total cost is greater than $30.
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