One of Matthew Corporation's Competitors Has Learned That Matthew Has

question 175

Multiple Choice

One of Matthew Corporation's competitors has learned that Matthew has a total expense per unit of $1.50 at the 15,000 unit level of activity and total expense per unit of $1.45 at the 20,000 unit level of activity. Assume that the relevant range includes all of the activity levels mentioned in this problem.What would be the competitor's prediction of variable cost per unit for Matthew Corporation?

• A) $1.30
• B) $0.77
• C) $1.50
• D) $1.45

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Definitions:

Counter Program

A software or embedded logic in PLC systems designed to count instances, events, or operations, often used for automation and control tasks.

Increments

Small increases or additions, especially used in the context of gradual adjustments in data values or programming loops.

Transition

A change from one state, condition, or phase to another, often used in control systems to describe signal or status changes.

Logic Rung

A horizontal section of a ladder diagram in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), representing a basic logical operation or condition in the control process.