Consider the Following Linear Mixed-Cost Function:
Y = $110,000 $$X = \text { number of patient-days }$$

question 31

Multiple Choice

Consider the following linear mixed-cost function:
Y = $110,000 + $5.50X
Where: Y = total annual custodial cost
$$X = \text { number of patient-days }$$
What does the $5.50 represent?

• A) total fixed cost
• B) total variable cost
• C) fixed cost per patient-day
• D) variable cost per patient-day

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