nswer the question on the basis of the following cost data. Output Average Fixed Cost Average Variable Cost 1 $50.00 $100.00 2 25.00 80.00 3 16.67 66.67 4 12.50 65.00 5 10.00 68.00 6 8.37 73.33 7 7.14 80.00 8 6.25 87.50 If the firm closed down in the short run and produced zero units of output, its total cost would be Multiple Choice $0. $50. $150. $100.

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Answer:

The correct answer is $50.

Explanation:

When the company produces zero units, the only costs that it would incur will be the fixed costs. We need to determine the total fixed costs:

Total fixed costs= Unitary fixed costs*number of units

Total fixed costs= 50*1= $50

Total fixed costs= 25*2= $50

Total fixed cost= 16.67*3= $50

Total fixed cost= 12.50*4= $50

And so on...

On a unitary basis, the fixed costs decrease with production. On a total basis, it remains constant.

Production= 0

Fixed cost= $50