A Factor That Causes or Leads to a Change in a Cost

question 13

Multiple Choice

A factor that causes or leads to a change in a cost or activity is a(n)

• A) cost formula.
• B) step cost.
• C) mixed cost.
• D) driver.

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Definitions:

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