Figure 3-9

question 96

Multiple Choice

Figure 3-9. The following cost formula was developed using monthly data for a retail clothing store.
Total cost = $75,620 + ($242 ´ number of customers)
Refer to Figure 3-9.The term $242

• A)is the independent variable.
• B)is the dependant variable.
• C)is the intercept.
• D)is the variable rate.

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