The Results Below Represent What Form of Cost Behavior $\begin{array}{lrr}&\text { Year } 1 & \text { Year } 2\\\text { Units } & 4,500 & 4,800 \\\text { Total Cost } & \$ 11,250& \$ 12,000\end{array}$

question 146

Multiple Choice

The results below represent what form of cost behavior? $\begin{array}{lrr}&\text { Year } 1 & \text { Year } 2\\\text { Units } & 4,500 & 4,800 \\\text { Total Cost } & \$ 11,250& \$ 12,000\end{array}$

• A) Fixed Cost
• B) Variable Cost
• C) Mixed Cost
• D) Opportunity Cost

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