Using Account Analysis, What Type of Cost Are Utilities If

question 50

Multiple Choice

Using account analysis, what type of cost are utilities if you are charged $45 for the first 400 kilowatt hours, $100 for 401-600 kilowatt hours, and $165 + or - for 601-900 kilowatt hours?

• A)Fixed
• B)Mixed
• C)Variable
• D)Step

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