David Manages a Shoney's Restaurant

question 102

Multiple Choice

David manages a Shoney's restaurant.He is considering staying open later in the evening.For David,the variable costs associated with staying open longer hours will include all of the following except

• A) ingredients used in preparing food.
• B) hours worked by cooks.
• C) rent on the restaurant building.
• D) energy costs.
• E) hours worked by the servers.

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