The Activity Measure Selected for Use in a Variable- and Fixed-Overhead

question 87

Multiple Choice

The activity measure selected for use in a variable- and fixed-overhead flexible budget:

• A) should be stated in sales dollars.
• B) should be approved by the company's president.
• C) should vary in a similar behavior pattern to the way that variable overhead varies.
• D) should remain fixed.
• E) should produce the most attractive results for the individual who will use the budget in managerial applications.

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