Assuming Costs Are Represented on the Vertical Axis and Volume

question 49

Multiple Choice

Assuming costs are represented on the vertical axis and volume of activity on the horizontal axis, which of the following costs would be represented by a line that is parallel to the horizontal axis?

• A)total direct material costs
• B)a consultant paid £75 per hour with a maximum fee of £1,200
• C)employees who are paid £10 per hour and guaranteed a minimum weekly wage of £200
• D)rent on exhibit space at a convention

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Definitions:

Pointillist Manner

A painting technique in which small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image, associated with Post-Impressionism.

Bridget Riley

A British painter known for her work in the op-art movement, creating optical illusions and dynamic visual effects through abstract patterns.

Biomorphic Surrealism

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Louise Bourgeois

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