Total Costs That Vary with Activity Levels in the Short

question 112

Multiple Choice

Total costs that vary with activity levels in the short run are known as:

• A)fixed costs.
• B)variable costs.
• C)sunk costs.
• D)opportunity costs.

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Definitions:

Capital Budgeting

The process a business undertakes to evaluate and prioritize investments in long-term assets based on their potential to generate income.

Incremental Sales

Sales generated over and above a predefined baseline, often used to measure the effectiveness of sales promotions or new marketing strategies.

Operating Expenses

The costs associated with the normal day-to-day operations of a business, excluding costs directly related to producing goods.

Capital Budgeting

The method of assessing and choosing investments for the long term that align with the company's objective of maximizing wealth.