If a firm decides to produce no output in the short run,its costs will be:

A) its marginal costs.
B) its variable costs.
C) its fixed costs.
D) zero.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Marginal Costs

The hike in total financial outlay required for the fabrication of one additional unit of a product or service.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or business activity, such as raw materials and direct labor expenses.