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

question 7

Multiple Choice

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

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

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