The Binary Variables in the Fixed Cost Models Correspond To

question 21

Multiple Choice

The binary variables in the fixed cost models correspond to:

• A) the number of units or products produced 
• B) the total profit 
• C) the amount of labor hours 
• D) a process for which a fixed cost occurs

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