What Is the Formula to Calculate a Mixed Cost

question 101

Multiple Choice

What is the formula to calculate a mixed cost?

• A)total cost = variable rate × amount of output
• B)total cost = total fixed cost + (variable rate × amount of output)
• C)total cost = fixed rate × amount of output
• D)total cost = total fixed cost - (variable rate × amount of output)

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