A grocery store should close at night if the ?
Correct answer: C. variable costs of staying open are greater than the total revenue due to staying open
- A. variable costs of staying open are less than the total revenue due to staying open.
- B. total costs of staying open are less than the total revenue due to staying open
- C. variable costs of staying open are greater than the total revenue due to staying open
- D. total costs of staying open are greater than the total revenue due to staying open
Explanation
The store should close temporarily when the revenue from remaining open is less than its variable costs, as staying open would add to its loss. Fixed costs must be paid even during the closure and therefore do not determine the short-run shutdown decision.
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