Each Month the Billing Department of Lone Star Drilling, Inc

question 144

Multiple Choice

Each month the billing department of Lone Star Drilling, Inc., processes an average of 102 orders from customers at a cost of about $1,734 (in salaries and supplies) . What is the average cost per order for this department (to the nearest dollar amount) ?

• A) $14
• B) $17
• C) $20
• D) $22
• E) $25

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