Which of the following would be considered a variable input in the short run?
A) The size of a firm's plant.
B) The acreage of an apple farmer's orchard.
C) The production capacity of a machine.
D) None of the above.

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In the short run, variable inputs are those that can be changed to adjust production levels. The options listed (size of a firm's plant, acreage of an orchard, and production capacity of a machine) are typically considered fixed inputs in the short run, as they cannot be easily or quickly changed.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Variable Input