The Following Cost Formula Was Developed Using the Monthly Data

question 90

Multiple Choice

The following cost formula was developed using the monthly data for Nova Scotia Accounting Firm.
Total cost = $87,100 + ($210 × number of tax returns)
-Refer to the Figure.What does $210 represent?

• A)the independent variable
• B)the dependant variable
• C)the intercept
• D)the variable rate

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