In the Cost Equation TC = F + VX,V Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

In the cost equation TC = F + VX,V is best described as the:

• A) costs that do not vary with changes in the activity level.
• B) intercept of the cost equation.
• C) slope of the cost equation.
• D) activity level used to estimate the dependent variable.

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