Figure 3-10

question 25

Multiple Choice

Figure 3-10. The following cost formula was developed using the monthly data for an accounting firm.
Total cost = $87,100 + ($210 ´ number of tax returns)
Refer to Figure 3-10.The term $210

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

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Definitions:

Nonlabor Income

Income received that is not related to wages or salaries, such as income from investments, pensions, or social security.

Wage Rate

The standardized amount of pay that a worker receives for performing a specific task, usually expressed per hour or unit of work.

Labor

The human effort, both physical and mental, used in the production of goods and services.

Leisure

Leisure refers to free time when one is not working and has no specific obligations, often used for rest, entertainment, or other personal activities.