If an Activity's Cost Is Plotted Against Its Duration on Axes

question 3

Multiple Choice

If an activity's cost is plotted against its duration on axes with zeros at the origin:

• A)The slope of the line is positive because it costs more to finish an activity more quickly.
• B)The slope of the line is negative because a shorter activity costs less than a longer one.
• C)The slope of the line is negative because it costs more to finish an activity more quickly.
• D)The slope of the line is positive because a longer activity costs more than a shorter one.

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Definitions:

Mixers

Devices used to blend or mix ingredients together in cooking or in beverage preparation; also refers to non-alcoholic beverages mixed with alcoholic drinks.

Cakes

Baked goods made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, and eggs, often sweet and served as dessert or for special occasions.

Average Total Cost

The total cost per unit of output, found by dividing the total cost by the quantity of output.

Mixers

Devices or machines used to combine ingredients together into a homogeneous mixture.