At zero level of output, which of the following will be undefined?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is option 4: All of above
Explanation:
At zero level of output, the following cost measures become undefined because they involve division by zero:
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Average Fixed Cost (AFC) and Average Variable Cost (AVC)
- Formula:
- AFC=TFC/Q,
- AVC=TVC/Q
- Since Q = 0, division by zero occurs, making AFC and AVC undefined.
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Short-Run Marginal Cost (SMC)
- Formula: SMC=ΔTC/ΔQ
- If output is zero, marginal cost cannot be calculated because there is no additional unit of output to compare changes in total cost.
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Short-Run Average Cost (SAC)
- Formula: SAC=TC/Q
- Since Q = 0, division by zero occurs, making SAC undefined.