Four Common Cost Behavior Patterns That Serve as the Foundation

question 120

Multiple Choice

Four common cost behavior patterns that serve as the foundation for cost-volume-profit analysis are

• A)Variable cost,fixed cost,selling cost,and administrative cost.
• B)Variable cost,fixed cost,mixed cost,and step cost.
• C)Variable cost,fixed cost,period cost,and other cost.
• D)Selling cost,administrative cost,cost of goods sold,and depreciation.

Recognize committed and discretionary fixed costs and their impacts on financial decision-making.

Calculate the contribution margin and understand its significance in business decision-making.

Calculate and analyze differential costs for informed decision-making.

Interpret the effects of changes in the level of activity on per unit and total cost for different cost types.

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