What Are Direct Fixed Costs in Multiple-Product Analysis

question 58

Multiple Choice

What are direct fixed costs in multiple-product analysis?

• A)fixed costs that are not traceable to the segments and would remain even if one of the segments were eliminated
• B)fixed costs that can be traced to each segment and would remain even if one of the segments were eliminated
• C)fixed costs that are not traceable to the segments and would be avoided if the segment did not exist
• D)fixed costs that can be traced to each segment and would be avoided if the segment did not exist

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