What Is a Nondiscretionary Cost

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is a nondiscretionary cost?

• A)A variable cost.
• B)A fixed cost.
• C)A cost that cannot be estimated.
• D)All of the above,depending on the accounting method used.
• E)None of the above.

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