Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be a Variable

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be a variable cost?

• A)The payment for the raw materials used in manufacturing goods
• B)The interest payments on a loan used to finance the construction of a building
• C)The lease payment on a warehouse
• D)The opportunity cost of the heavy equipment installed in a factory
• E)The payment for the installation of new software

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Donations

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