Deviations Between Expected Operating Expenses and _____ Serve as a "Feedback

question 2

Multiple Choice

Deviations between expected operating expenses and _____ serve as a "feedback loop" to launch more detailed financial analyses in an effort to pinpoint trouble spots and opportunities.

• A)fixed operating costs
• B)variable operating costs
• C)operating revenues
• D)basic operating costs
• E)overhead operating expenses

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