TD, Inc Is Analyzing a New Project

question 368

Multiple Choice

TD, Inc. is analyzing a new project. The data they have gathered to date is as follows: What are the annual variable costs under the worst-case scenario?

• A) $115,236
• B) $122,364
• C) $128,040
• D) $135,960
• E) $149,556

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