Variable Costs Can Be Defined as the Costs That

question 63

Multiple Choice

Variable costs can be defined as the costs that:

• A) remain constant for all time periods.
• B) remain constant over the short run.
• C) vary directly with sales.
• D) are classified as noncash expenses.
• E) are inversely related to the number of units sold.

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