Suppose Chris is a potter who makes mugs. His total costs depend on the number of mugs he makes each day, as shown in the accompanying table.Number of Mugs Per DayTotal Cost Per Day0$101$142$193$254$325$406$49 If Chris's fixed costs decrease, then in the short run, his profit-maximizing level of output will:
A. only increase if he can earn a positive profit.
B. increase.
C. decrease.
D. not change.
Answer: D
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