In 2011, the Fixed Costs of a Company Were $500,000

question 40

Multiple Choice

In 2011, the fixed costs of a company were $500,000, and its variable costs equaled $150,000. In 2010, the company made an annual profit of $200,000. It has been predicted that, despite a steady growth, the company's variable costs will likely equal $300,000 by 2013. The total costs of the company in 2011 were ________.

• A) $350,000
• B) $450,000
• C) $650,000
• D) $800,000
• E) $950,000

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Net Present Value Analysis

A method used in capital budgeting to evaluate the profitability of an investment or project by computing the present values of all cash flows related to it.

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