Estimating a Cost Function Using Past Cost Data to Help

question 28

Multiple Choice

Estimating a cost function using past cost data to help determine future costs is useful if:

• A) Past costs are irrelevant and highly discretionary
• B) Past costs are irrelevant and not discretionary
• C) Past costs are relevant and highly discretionary
• D) Past costs are relevant and not discretionary

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