In the Formula, Total Cost = Fixed Cost + (Variable

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the formula, Total cost = Fixed cost + (Variable rate x Output) , variable cost refers to the

• A) slope parameter or b
• B) intercept parameter or a
• C) dependent variable
• D) independent variable

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