Consider an output beyond the minimum point of a firm's short run average total cost curve. At this level of output the firm can use its ________ input at a lower average cost but only by using its ________ input at a higher average cost.

A. variable capital; fixed labor
B. fixed capital; variable labor
C. variable labor; fixed capital
D. fixed labor; variable capital


Answer: B

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