Which of the Following Definitions Will Allow the Variable Total

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following definitions will allow the variable total to hold floating-point values?

• A) float total;
• B) double total;
• C) auto total = 0.0;
• D) All of the above
• E) A and B, but not C

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs—direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—in product cost.

Operating Results

The outcome of a company's core business activities, including revenue generation and expenses, over a specific period.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, remaining constant within a specific range of activity.

Contribution Margin

The difference between a company's sales revenue and its variable costs.