Consider the Following Cost Data for the Cost Object; Number

question 96

Multiple Choice

Consider the following cost data for the cost object; number of machine setups. Each set of costs (A, B, and C) is from a different type of manufacturing operation and represents the cost behaviour for the cost of that company's machine setups. Number of
Machine Setups Cost A Cost B Cost C
0 $ 0 $80 $ 5
10 20 79 37
20 40 82 66
30 60 78 91
40 80 81 123
50 100 79 154
Cost A is best described as:

• A)Fixed
• B)Variable
• C)Mixed
• D)Direct

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