If C(X)represents the Total Cost of Activity X,then Which of the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

If C(X) represents the total cost of activity X,then which of the following expressions best represents the marginal cost of activity X?

• A) C(X) - C(X - ∆X)
• B) (C(X) - C(X - ∆X))/∆X
• C) (C(X) - C(X - ∆X))/X
• D) C(X - ∆X))/∆X

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Definitions:

FUTA Tax

The Federal Unemployment Tax Act tax, which employers pay to fund state workforce agencies.

SUTA Tax

State Unemployment Tax Act tax, a payroll tax that employers must pay to fund the government unemployment insurance program.

Payroll Taxes Expense

The total amount of state and federal taxes a company is obligated to pay based on its employees' wages.

Voluntary Deductions

Amounts that employees choose to have withheld from their gross pay for various benefits or contributions, such as insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and union dues.