The Following Cost Formula Was Developed Using Monthly Data for Montreal

question 97

Multiple Choice

The following cost formula was developed using monthly data for Montreal Clothing Store.Total cost = $75,620 + ($242 × number of customers)
-Refer to the Figure.What does $75,620 represent?

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

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Chordates

Deuterostome animals that, at some time in their lives, have a cartilaginous, dorsal skeletal structure called a notochord; a dorsal, tubular nerve cord; pharyngeal slits; a postanal tail; and an endostyle (or its derivative, a thyroid gland).

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic microorganisms, formerly known as blue-green algae, that are important in oxygen production and nitrogen fixation.

Marine Invertebrates

Animals without a backbone that live in marine environments, including species like jellyfish, sea stars, and corals.

Translational Components

Molecular elements involved in the process of translating mRNA into a protein sequence.