Drumheller Company's Total Cost = Fixed Cost + Variable Rate

question 173

Multiple Choice

Drumheller Company's Total cost = Fixed cost + Variable Rate × Output
-Refer to the Figure.Which element is the dependent variable?

• A)variable rate
• B)fixed cost
• C)total cost
• D)output

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