Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Discretionary

question 170

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a discretionary fixed cost?

• A)research and development
• B)training costs
• C)lease on office space
• D)direct materials

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Definitions:

Insulin

Pancreatic hormone that encourages uptake of glucose by target cells; lowers level of glucose in the blood.

Unwanted Solutes

Substances dissolved in a fluid (like water) that are not desired, often requiring processes for their removal.

Urinary Excretion

The process of removing waste and toxic substances from the body through the formation and discharge of urine.

Respiration

Physiological processes that collectively supply animal cells with oxygen and dispose of their waste carbon dioxide.