Which of the Following Is an Advantage of the Absorption

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of the absorption approach to pricing products?

• A) It displays variable and fixed cost behavior patterns.
• B) It offers insights into the long run and short run effects of cutting prices on special orders.
• C) It can easily address changes in sales volume.
• D) It recovers all costs necessary for a firm to stay in business.

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