Because Variable Costs Are Assumed to Change in Direct Proportion

question 10

True/False

Because variable costs are assumed to change in direct proportion to changes in the activity level, the graph of the variable costs when plotted against the activity level appears as a circle.

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Definitions:

Relevant Range

This concept in accounting refers to the span of activity or volume levels within which the assumptions about cost behavior are valid.

Cost Formula

An equation used to calculate the total cost of production, including fixed and variable components.

Machine Hours

A measure of production time, referring to the total hours that machinery is operational within a specific period.

Maintenance Cost

Maintenance cost is the total expense incurred in keeping an asset in good working condition, including costs for repairs, replacements, and preventive measures.