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WAEC Economics 2024 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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19. In the short-run, a firm can increase output by

  • A. increasing the size of its machines.
  • B. purchasing more machines.
  • C. changing its organizational structure.
  • D. increasing the quantity of raw materials.Correct

Explanation

In the short run, only variable inputs (such as raw materials) can be increased to raise output; other factors are fixed in the short-run.

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