When the Level of Activity Decreases, Total Variable Costs

question 60

Multiple Choice

When the level of activity decreases, total variable costs

• A)increase.
• B)remain the same.
• C)decrease in direct proportion to the decrease in activity.
• D)decrease, but at a slower rate than the level of activity.

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