Suppose Larry's Lariats Produces Lassos in a Factory,and Uses Nine

question 135

Multiple Choice

Suppose Larry's Lariats produces lassos in a factory,and uses nine feet of rope to make each lasso.The rope is put into a machine that automatically cuts it to the right length,then seals the ends to prevent fraying.The rope is then hand tied,dipped,and wound before being placed in a packaging machine to prepare it for retail sale.Which of the following would be considered a variable cost for this company?

• A) The cost of the factory
• B) Employee wages
• C) The rope-cutting machine
• D) All of these expenses would be included in variable costs.

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