In a Cost-Volume-Profit Graph, the Slope of the Total Cost

question 57

Multiple Choice

In a cost-volume-profit graph, the slope of the total cost line represents

• A)the selling price per unit.
• B)the contribution margin per unit.
• C)the variable cost per unit.
• D)total contribution margin.

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