The Following Cost Formula Was Developed Using Monthly Data for a Retail

question 207

Multiple Choice

The following cost formula was developed using monthly data for a retail clothing store. Total cost = $75,620 + ($242 × number of customers)
The term "total cost"

• A) is the independent variable.
• B) is the dependent variable.
• C) is the intercept.
• D) is the variable rate.

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