Consider an industry with two firms producing similar products. Each firm's total cost (in dollars) is given below. Mega Corp: TC = 5,000 + 100Q Big Inc: TC = 4,000 + 200Q ________ has a higher fixed cost and ________ has a higher marginal cost.
A. Mega Corp; Big Inc
B. Big Inc; Big Inc
C. Mega Corp; Mega Corp
D. Big Inc; Mega Corp
Answer: A
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