Causes of Random Variances Are Beyond the Control of Management

question 100

Multiple Choice

Causes of random variances are beyond the control of management, and are most often found in (or are associated with) :

• A) Fixed costs.
• B) Goods or services exchanged in open markets.
• C) Wages and salaries.
• D) Depreciation charges.
• E) Specialized industries.

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