The Total Cost of Materials, Where the Supplier Charges $9/kg

question 39

Multiple Choice

The total cost of materials, where the supplier charges $9/kg if 0-1000 kilograms are purchased, $8/kg if 1001-2000 kilograms are purchased, and $7/kg if 2001 or more kilograms are purchased, is a:

• A) Fixed cost
• B) Variable cost
• C) Mixed cost
• D) Stepwise linear cost

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