Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The columns will be listed in the results in the same order they are stored in the database table.
• B) Character columns are listed first in the output, followed by numeric columns.
• C) The columns will be listed in the results in the same order they are listed in the SELECT clause of the SELECT statement.
• D) Numeric columns are listed first in the output, followed by character columns.

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Definitions:

Total Variable Cost

The sum of all variable costs associated with the production of goods or services, which increases or decreases based on production volume.

Cost Change

Any variation, either an increase or decrease, in the total costs associated with production or operations.

Mixed Costs

Expenses that contain both fixed and variable components, changing in total with the level of activity.

Contribution Margin

The amount left from sales revenue after variable costs are subtracted, contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.