If, in the short run, the level of output is zero, which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. Total cost and total fixed cost graphs will begin at the origin.
B. Total variable cost is zero but total cost equals total fixed cost, and both of the latter exceed zero.
C. Total fixed cost will also be zero at first but will rise once output rises.
D. none of these

Answer: B

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