If the Activity Level Decreases, What Happens to the Total

question 160

Multiple Choice

If the activity level decreases, what happens to the total variable cost?

• A)It decreases.
• B)It increases.
• C)It remains the same.
• D)It depends on how much the activity level increases.

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