For a Large Firm That Produces and Sells Automobiles,which of the Following

question 95

Multiple Choice

For a large firm that produces and sells automobiles,which of the following costs would be a variable cost

• A)the $20 million payment that the firm pays each year for accounting services
• B)the cost of the steel that is used in producing automobiles
• C)the rent that the firm pays for office space in Mississauga
• D)the cost of a new computer

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