If a Cost Can Be Reduced to Zero in the Short

question 27

Multiple Choice

If a cost can be reduced to zero in the short run without significantly harming the organization,the cost is a

• A)variable cost.
• B)committed cost.
• C)discretionary cost.
• D)product cost.

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Cardinal Traits

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Secondary Traits

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