A Cost Driver Is Defined As: (CMA Adapted)

question 81

Multiple Choice

A cost driver is defined as: (CMA adapted)

• A) the largest cost in a manufacturing process.
• B) a fixed cost that cannot be avoided.
• C) the significant factor in developing a new product.
• D) a causal factor that increases the total cost of a cost objective.

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Definitions:

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