Imagine Purchasing a Cup of Coffee

question 25

Multiple Choice

Imagine purchasing a cup of coffee.Which of the following statements correctly classifies the direct,indirect,variable,and fixed costs associated with that purchase,assuming the cost object is the cup of coffee?

• A)The cost of the cup and the lid is an indirect cost because it can be readily traced to the cost object.
• B)The shop supervisor's salary is a direct cost because it cannot be readily and feasibly traced to the cost object.
• C)The volume of coffee beans purchased is a variable cost because it changes along with the changing volume of cups of coffee sold.
• D)The shop's monthly water bill is a fixed cost because it changes along with the changing volume of sales.

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Definitions:

Using Praise

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