Which Statement Best Describes a Fixed Cost Within the Relevant

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes a fixed cost within the relevant range?

• A) It does not change in total as output changes.
• B) It has both a variable and a fixed component.
• C) It increases in total as level of activity increases.
• D) It decreases in total as level of activity decreases.

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Definitions:

Chicago Mercantile Exchange

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