Many Companies Continue to Use the Payback Method

question 24

Multiple Choice

Many companies continue to use the payback method. It is

• A) inexpensive to use.
• B) more favorable in its short-term effects on earnings.
• C) an immediate cash payment.
• D) a longer loan program.

Recognize and classify costs according to their behavior as either variable, fixed, or mixed.

Analyze and interpret comparative income statements for decision-making.

Understand the concept of fixed, variable, and mixed costs and their behavior as activity levels change.

Apply cost formula to predict total cost at different activity levels.

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