Eddy Corporation Has Provided the Following Production and Total Cost

question 89

Multiple Choice

Eddy Corporation has provided the following production and total cost data for two levels of monthly production volume. The company produces a single product. The best estimate of the total variable manufacturing cost per unit is:

• A)$22.90
• B)$119.80
• C)$142.70
• D)$97.10

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